Lexic.us

Definition of Often

1. Adverb. Many times at short intervals. "We often met over a cup of coffee"

2. Adverb. Frequently or in great quantities. "I don't travel much"

3. Adverb. In many cases or instances.

Definition of Often

1. adv. Frequently; many times; not seldom.

2. a. Frequent; common; repeated.

Definition of Often

1. Adverb. Frequently, many times. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Often

1. frequently [adv -ENER, -ENEST] - See also: frequently

Lexicographical Neighbors of Often

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oft-mentioned oft-used oft mentioned oft used often (current term) oftener oftenest oftenly oftenness oftensith

oftentide oftentime oftentimes ofter oftest oftmentioned ofttimes oftused ogam

Literary usage of Often

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain (2001)
"He often read the priest's old books and got him to explain and enlarge upon them. His dreamings and readings worked certain changes in him, by and by. ..."

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