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

She oftentimes checks her phone for messages.
Modern usage
'Oftentimes' is more common in contemporary speech and writing, and less formal than 'often'.

Oftentimes, teens prefer texting to calling.
Emphasizing repetition
Use 'oftentimes' to emphasize the repeated nature of an event, making it stand out more than 'often'.

Oftentimes, people say 'sorry' without meaning it.
Compare with
CommonFrequentGeneralHabitualOftenRegularRepeatUsual
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