Often
adjective
Something that happens frequently or repeatedly.
She visits her grandma often
Often appears as...
- more often than not
- quite often
adverb
Used as a way to suggest or recommend that something should be done frequently.
It is advised to drink water often
Often appears as...
- as often as possible
- often times
adjective
Something that happens frequently or repeatedly.
She visits her grandma often
Often appears as...
- more often than not
- quite often
adverb
Used as a way to suggest or recommend that something should be done frequently.
It is advised to drink water often
Often appears as...
- as often as possible
- often times
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Frequency Indication
Use 'often' to indicate that an event occurs many times.
I often go jogging before breakfast.
Pro Tip 2/3Flexibility in Placement
'Often' can be placed before the main verb or between auxiliary verbs.
He has often visited Rome.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasis Variation
Add 'very' to strengthen, or 'not' to weaken the frequency.
She's very often late to meetings.
Pro Tip 1/3Frequency Indication
Use 'often' to indicate that an event occurs many times.
I often go jogging before breakfast.
Pro Tip 2/3Flexibility in Placement
'Often' can be placed before the main verb or between auxiliary verbs.
He has often visited Rome.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasis Variation
Add 'very' to strengthen, or 'not' to weaken the frequency.
She's very often late to meetings.
Pro Tip 1/3Frequency Indication
Use 'often' to indicate that an event occurs many times.
I often go jogging before breakfast.
Pro Tip 2/3Flexibility in Placement
'Often' can be placed before the main verb or between auxiliary verbs.
He has often visited Rome.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasis Variation
Add 'very' to strengthen, or 'not' to weaken the frequency.
She's very often late to meetings.
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Russian Leader
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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Joe Biden
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Ronald Reagan
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I've often said there's nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse.
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A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money.
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Yoko Ono
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The regret of my life is that I have not said 'I love you' often enough.
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Friendship often ends in love, but love in friendship - never.
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One's real life is so often the life that one does not lead.
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From the deepest desires often come the deadliest hate.
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A lie told often enough becomes the truth.
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Half a truth is often a great lie.
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