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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As mountain lion activity increased, coyotes and bobcats were observed less frequently.

From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026

Regulatory guardrails embedded in FHA and VA loans such as strict fee caps help protect lower-income borrowers from taking extremely overpriced loans, but many wealthy buyers frequently overpay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Ilja Belobragin, whose company helps foreigners relocate to Russia, says something he frequently hears from his clients is that they "don't recognise the community around me anymore".

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

"Extreme heat will occur more frequently, for longer duration and with greater intensity as global warming continues."

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

The hazmats frequently call the landing “The Seven Minutes of Terror.”

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

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