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oftentimes

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

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frequently adv.
often adv.
repeatedly adv.

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

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oftentimes

I was in this condition for nearly three years: -- oftentimes I was not able to lift my hand to my head, nor a tea-cup to my mouth'.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026

“There were problems that people spend weeks figuring out, oftentimes never ending on a solution,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

This hyperlocal election model results in there being numerous officials who must figure out new rules and regulations, oftentimes with pretty limited funds.

From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2026

Despite its charm, frozen pizza can oftentimes be, well, a little too simple.

From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026

So people are oftentimes led to believe it was an accident.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher

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