often — many times; frequently
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: many times; frequently
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːfən/
Example Sentences
- My phone often dies at the worst possible moments.
- Students often forget their homework on Mondays.
- I often wonder if my cat thinks I'm just a really bad cat.
often
ADVERB[/ˈɔːfən/]
many times; frequently
The baker often pulls fresh croissants from the busy oven
Children often visit, and grandma's love helps their hearts soften
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Often derives from Old English 'oft', an adverb meaning 'frequently' or 'many times', which originated from Germanic roots sharing the sense of repetition and frequency. The suffix '-en' was added to reinforce the adverbial form.
Breakdown
oft (frequently) + -en (adverbial suffix), where 'oft' comes from Proto-Germanic *uft- meaning 'often' or 'repeatedly'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone often dies at the worst possible moments.”
“Students often forget their homework on Mondays.”
“I often wonder if my cat thinks I'm just a really bad cat.”
“How often do you exercise?”
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