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Meaning of frequently
The primary meaning of the word "frequently" is to happen or done many times.
Etymology of frequently
The word "frequently" has its roots in the Latin word "frequens," which means "crowded" or "frequent," and is derived from "frequentare," meaning "to crowd" or "to gather."
The word "frequently" entered the English language in the 15th century and has been used to describe repeated or regular occurrences of events or actions.
Synonyms
often
commonly
regularly
usually
habitually
normally
typically
generally
ordinarily
customarily
repeatedly
recurrently
frequently
recurrent
periodic
intermittent
cyclical
repeated
constant
continual
steady
persistent
perpetual
intermittent
occasional
repeated
frequent
many times
time and again
time after time
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "frequently" is an adverb that means happening or done many times, or at short intervals.
- It can also imply a regular or repeated occurrence of an event or action.
Usage Examples
- The new policy has been frequently criticized by the public.
- She frequently visits her family during holidays.
- The company frequently updates its software to fix bugs and improve performance.
Antonyms
rarely
seldom
infrequently
occasionally
sporadically
unusually
exceptionally
scarcely
hardly
barely
almost never
not often
uncommonly
irregularly
unevenly
sporadically
exceptionally
uniquely
once
seldomly
not frequently