frequently — at regular and short intervals; many times
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: at regular and short intervals; many times
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfriːkwəntli/
Example Sentences
- My cat frequently knocks things off the table, as if it's his full-time job.
- Students frequently check their phones during lectures.
- He frequently forgets where he put his glasses while wearing them.
frequently
ADVERB[/ˈfriːkwəntli/]
at regular and short intervals; many times
She frequently checks her phone during dinner, glancing at the screen every minute.
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Origin
Derived from Latin frequens, meaning 'crowded' or 'repeated,' originally used by Romans to describe merchants who appeared regularly in markets. The adverbial form developed through Old French and Middle English, retaining the sense of recurring or habitual occurrence.
Breakdown
frequens (Latin: crowded, repeated) + -ly (English adverbial suffix forming adverbs from adjectives). The base frequens itself may derive from frequare (to crowd or throng).
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📝Examples
“My cat frequently knocks things off the table, as if it's his full-time job.”
“Students frequently check their phones during lectures.”
“He frequently forgets where he put his glasses while wearing them.”
“The subway system is frequently delayed during rush hour.”
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