often

often Definition

of·ten (ôf′ən, äf′-; --tən)

adverb

many times; repeatedly; frequently

Etymology: ME var. of oft

adjective

Archaic frequent

often Synonyms

modif.

usually, many times, oftentimes; see frequently, regularly 1.

often Quotes

About the time you are writing a line that you have writtenso oftenthat you wanttothrow up, that isthefirst time the American people will hear it.

—Gergen, David Richmond

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