frequently

adverb

fre·​quent·​ly ˈfrē-kwənt-lē How to pronounce frequently (audio)
Synonyms of frequentlynext
: at frequent or short intervals
the list is updated frequently

Examples of frequently in a Sentence

our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking
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Aemon married his aunt, Jocelyn Baratheon, and gave birth to a daughter, Rhaenys Targaryen (Eve Best), who frequently appeared in House of the Dragon until her death in season 2. Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 Removing the tax cap The tax cap, which has been in place since the program debuted in the 1930s, is frequently mentioned in plans to strengthen Social Security. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 June 2026 Add the couscous and about two-thirds of the scallions and cook, stirring frequently, until the scallions are tender and the couscous is toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 June 2026 The fly doesn’t travel big distances and moves more frequently on infested livestock. Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for frequently

Word History

Etymology

see frequent entry 2

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frequently was in 1531

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“Frequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frequently. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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