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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Ross adored animals, frequently bringing a few of his favorite furry friends on camera with him – including Peapod, his “pocket” squirrel.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

In a recent survey, cited by UN agencies, rodents or pests were frequently visible in 80% of sites where displaced families are now living, affecting some 1.45 million people.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The racetrack, for that matter, is also frequently blocked by the subjects’ plumes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

While his ownership stake in the company is larger than what it used to be, Musk has frequently discussed wanting to own even more — at least a quarter of Tesla’s shares.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

During the next 6,500 years there were remarkable technological advances—the invention of the water-wheel and the windmill, for example—but until 400 years ago technological change was slow, and it was frequently reversed.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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