oft

adverb

ˈȯft 

chiefly literary

: often

oft asked questions

an oft quoted statement

Synonyms of oft

• often
• frequently
• constantly
• repeatedly

Examples of oft in a Sentence

as I have oft said, you need to look before you leap

Recent Examples on the Web

For all their speed-to-market and trend obsessions, fashion companies struggle to update the systems and materials that go into their products, meaning churn reigns and improvements are consigned to that oft-uttered utopian destination known as ‘when there’s time’. —Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Running out of the base line is an oft-misunderstood rule in baseball. —Levi Weaver, New York Times, 8 June 2026

The streetwear brand Hurley, which is known for surf and swim apparel, has released a capsule collection inspired by Keith Haring, one of the most recognizable and oft-licensed American artists. —Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026

Tucci, who reprises his role as Miranda’s right-hand man Nigel Kipling, opted for Giorgio Armani, while his real life sister-in-law Blunt, who plays the oft maligned first assistant Emily Charlton, looked gorgeous in Schiaparelli spring 2026 couture. —Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for oft

• coughed
• croft
• doffed
• loft
• scoffed
• soft
• toft
• waft
• aloft
• hayloft

Kids Definition

oft

adverb

ˈȯft 

: often

an oft neglected factor