Definitions

oftentimes

[aw-fuhn-tahymz, of-uhn-, awf-tuhn, of-] / ˈɔ fənˌtaɪmz, ˈɒf ən-, ˈɔf tən, ˈɒf- /

ADVERB

frequently

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

oft 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

ADVERB

often

Synonyms

STRONGEST

generally much regularly repeatedly usually

STRONG

ofttimes

WEAK

a number of times again and again many a time over and over recurrently time after time time and again

Antonyms

WEAK

infrequently rarely seldom

ADVERB

repeatedly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

again again and again frequently many times often regularly time and again

WEAK

many a time much oft ofttimes time after time

Antonyms

STRONGEST

infrequently rarely seldom

WEAK

never

Example Sentences

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Oftentimes, when we cringe after an overshare, the other person is grateful to have been trusted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Oftentimes, studies find a certain activity or diet seems to lower the risk of dementia, but only during a follow-up period of five or maybe 10 years.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

"Oftentimes we hear the mantra that we're running out of water, but really it's managing extremes," Scanlon said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2026

Oftentimes, equity investors take their cues from the fixed-income markets.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 22, 2025

Oftentimes, I was happy to withdraw into the protected hush of the residence at the end of a long day.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

oftentimes

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