Oftentimes

usgb/ˈɔːfntaɪmz,ˈɔːftəntaɪmz/
adverb

Often, many times.

Oftentimes, we take for granted the ones who deserve our gratitude the most.
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Often appears as...

  • oftentimes occur
  • oftentimes use
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Frequency adverb

Use 'oftentimes' to describe actions that repeat at frequent intervals, but without specific regularity.

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She oftentimes checks her phone for messages.
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Modern usage

'Oftentimes' is more common in contemporary speech and writing, and less formal than 'often'.

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Oftentimes, teens prefer texting to calling.
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Emphasizing repetition

Use 'oftentimes' to emphasize the repeated nature of an event, making it stand out more than 'often'.

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Oftentimes, people say 'sorry' without meaning it.
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