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

E’Mari, a Springfield middle school student, was among more than 800 students from numerous districts attending end of school year field trips at the resort, which frequently hosts such events for schools in Massachusetts and Connecticut. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Over the years, Chivayo gave away dozens of luxury cars, buses, cash and other gifts to celebrities, church leaders, sports figures, politicians and social media followers, frequently broadcasting his largesse online. — Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

His teeth desert his mouth; his digestion revolts; his heart appears frequently to announce its forthcoming resignation. — Zain Khalid, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

Where rain falls more frequently, there will be less petrichor because the aromatic compounds won’t have enough time to accumulate. — Gregory Wakeman, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see frequent entry 2

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for frequently

• infrequently
• unfrequently