Definitions

frequently

[free-kwuhnt-lee] / ˈfri kwənt li /

ADVERB

commonly, repeatedly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

again and again generally intermittently many times often periodically regularly time and again usually

STRONG

oft oftentimes ofttimes

WEAK

as a rule at regular intervals at short intervals at times by ordinary customarily every now and then habitually in many instances in quick succession many a time much not infrequently not seldom ordinarily over and over recurrently spasmodically successively thick and fast very often

Antonyms

STRONGEST

rarely seldom

WEAK

infrequently not much uncommonly

Example Sentences

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“Many people have longstanding relationships with their financial advisers and often meet with them far more frequently than they meet with an attorney,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026

Major athletics events frequently operate at a loss when costs including security, marshalling, appearance fees and broadcast infrastructure are factored in, particularly if there is no sponsor.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

NATO’s European members have frequently found this galling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

What’s frightening is how frequently those revelations happen by total accident.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026

She had frequently thought—especially since his father’s marriage with Miss Taylor—that if she were to marry, he was the very person to suit her in age, character and condition.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

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