frequently

adverb

fre·​quent·​ly ˈfrē-kwənt-lē How to pronounce frequently (audio)
: 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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Key terms were frequently left undefined and often criteria was missing to determine if a covered claim had occurred at all. Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 Martini frequently gets asked about the prospect of rebuilding Sutro Baths. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2025 As a result, those minerals most frequently came up short in the findings. Alexander C. Kaufman, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025 Food trucks could still operate, but the places that were welcoming her most frequently as a new business had been primarily late night bars and breweries on the weekends, all of which had shut down. Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2025 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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