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often
adverb · Say it: OF-uhn
What it means
Foundationmany times; again and again
We often go to the beach in summer to build sandcastles.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- frequently
- regularly
- repeatedly
- usually
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- never
- rarely
- seldom
More examples
- Ruby often helps her little brother with his reading after school.
Where the word comes from
From the Old English word 'oft', meaning many times.
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