oft

oft

adv \ˈȯft\

Definition of OFT

: often

Examples of OFT

1. <as I have oft said, you need to look before you leap>

Origin of OFT

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

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to OFT

Synonyms: again and again, constantly, continually, frequently, hourly, much, often, oftentimes (or ofttimes), over and over, repeatedly

Antonyms: infrequently, little, rarely, seldom

Related Words: always, consistently, continuingly, continuously, night and day, perpetually, unceasingly, uninterruptedly; afresh, again, anew; commonly, habitually, ordinarily, regularly, routinely; intermittently, periodically, recurrently; generally, usually

Near Antonyms: now, now and then, occasionally, sometimes, sporadically; ne'er, never; once

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Rhymes with OFT

croft, loft, soft, toft