What does “often” mean?
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adverbmany times or in many situations
We often eat out on Fridays.
Often at a glance
- Part of speech
- adverb
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈɔfən/ · AW-fun
How to use “often” correctly
Put “often” before the main verb but after “be”: “I often walk,” “She is often late.” The “t” is usually silent.
Common phrases with “often”
- how often
- quite often
- every so often
- more often than not
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- frequently
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- rarely
- seldom
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