Often - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈɔːfn|  American pronunciation of the word often
Brit.  |ˈɒf(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word often

adverb

- many times at short intervals (syn: frequently, oft, oftentimes, ofttimes)
we often met over a cup of coffee
- frequently or in great quantities (syn: much)
- in many cases or instances

Extra examples

They go out to dinner fairly often.

How often do you call your mother?

The condition often returns even after treatment with antibiotics.

I often take a walk during my lunch break.

He travels more often than I do.

The disease is diagnosed most often in children.

They seem to be getting into arguments more and more often.

It's not often that I get to enjoy a day off.

Water the plants often enough to keep the soil moist.

She often works at the weekend.

If you wash your hair too often, it can get too dry.

How often do you see your parents?

I quite often go to Paris on business.

Robin is a difficult child; you've said so yourself often enough (=a lot of times).

It's not often that a government minister will admit to being wrong.

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