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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In government, business and private life, who hasn’t noticed how frequently choices are influenced by an incentive not to be aware of inconvenient truths?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Infections are more likely to come from contaminated hands, frequently touched surfaces, airborne droplets, and items like phones used in the bathroom.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Such walkouts frequently have a beginning and end date, but Local 99’s strike would be open-ended — which means school would be indefinitely closed by the three-union solidarity walkout.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Swalwell, a married father of three who frequently criticises President Donald Trump, has repeatedly denied the allegations against him.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

He still spent most of his time in Haiti, but as an attending specialist on the Brigham’s senior staff, he was sought after frequently for his diagnoses of ID—infectious diseases.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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