: often
oft asked questions
an oft quoted statement

Examples of oft in a Sentence

as I have oft said, you need to look before you leap
Recent Examples on the Web The Lange 1 Dial Beneath a sapphire crystal is the Lange 1’s pièce de résistance, a dial whose asymmetric layout has since been oft imitated—but never equaled. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024 Second, fintech companies oft times have conducted their own customer onboarding and activity screening. Gene A. Grant Ii, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 When not sparring with the resolute Tell, Gessler is oft accompanied by snooty henchmen and a rebellious princess (Emily Beecham), giving him plenty of outlets to flex his wickedness. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Sep. 2024 The immigrant household is held sacred, and sacred things are oft threatened. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for oft 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German ofto often

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oft was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Oft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oft. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

oft

adverb
: often
an oft neglected factor

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