frequently

adverb

fre·​quent·​ly ˈfrē-kwənt-lē 

: at frequent or short intervals

the list is updated frequently

Synonyms of frequently

• often
• constantly
• repeatedly

Examples of frequently in a Sentence

our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking

Recent Examples on the Web

Get regular brake, tire and filter inspections Brakes, tires and filter frequently wear down and need to be replaced. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 8 July 2026

High-speed Frecciarossa trains run frequently from major cities like Rome, Milan, Bologna, and Venice. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

But the data also indicated that at least 7% of the species cats eat are insects and other invertebrates, particularly beetles, and less frequently crustaceans, arachnids, centipedes, snails and slugs, and millipedes. — Christopher A. Lepczyk, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

The model can spot obvious fakes, but Fleek also runs quality-check centers in Karachi and Delhi that inspect items from brands and categories its data has flagged as frequently counterfeited. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

see frequent entry 2

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for frequently

• infrequently
• unfrequently