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frequenthappening or occurring at short intervals; often repeated or recurring

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: happening or occurring at short intervals; often repeated or recurring

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfriːkwənt/

Korean meaning: 자주 일어나는, 빈번한

Korean pronunciation: **프리**퀀트

Example Sentences

  • My mom's frequent phone calls during my date made me look like a mama's boy.
  • Due to frequent power outages, I've become an expert candle lighter.
  • She makes frequent trips to the grocery store to avoid buying too much junk food.

frequent

ADJECTIVE

//ˈfriːkwənt//

happening or occurring at short intervals; often repeated or recurring

frequent concept
💡 Concept

happening or occurring at short intervals; often repeated or recurring

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfriːkwənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfriːkwənt/

🌳Etymology

Rootfrequ-
Suffix--ent

Origin

From Latin 'frequens' meaning 'crowded' or 'full', which may be related to 'firmus' (firm) or have Etruscan origins. The word entered English through Old French 'frequent'.

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🎵Rhyme

recentdecentpercent
recent
decent
percent

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom's frequent phone calls during my date made me look like a mama's boy.

😄 Fun example

Due to frequent power outages, I've become an expert candle lighter.

She makes frequent trips to the grocery store to avoid buying too much junk food.

😄 Fun example

The frequent meetings at work are making me question if we actually get any work done.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

commonregularrepeatedrecurrenthabitual

Antonyms

rareinfrequentoccasional

Related

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