often

adverb

of·ten | \ ˈȯ-fən,

ˈȯf-tən

Definition of often

: many times : frequently are often puzzled and sometimes annoyed by the ways of other peoples— W. A. Parker

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Examples of often in a Sentence

They go out to dinner fairly often. How often do you call your mother? The condition often returns even after treatment with antibiotics. I often take a walk during my lunch break. He travels more often than I do. The disease is diagnosed most often in children. They seem to be getting into arguments more and more often. It's not often that I get to enjoy a day off. Water the plants often enough to keep the soil moist.

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And while pastel dye jobs often fade quickly—Gaga’s blue hair has already transformed into a cool silver—only time will tell if Baldwin commits to the frequent upkeep a neon shade no doubt requires. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Hailey Baldwin Reveals a Dramatic New Dye Job in Los Angeles," 12 Jan. 2019 But despite its wide reach, depression—as with many other mental health conditions—is often culturally stigmatized. — Jennifer Lance, Glamour, "Kate Middleton's Brother James Wrote a Powerful Essay About Mental Health," 12 Jan. 2019 Sensors will measure how long customers looked at an ad — and how often that ad led that kind of customer to buy that particular product. — Paul Roberts, The Seattle Times, "Kroger hopes Redmond QFC pilot with Microsoft will make it ‘retailer of the future’," 7 Jan. 2019 The pair used to fight often, but eventually developed a simple solution for improving their communication. — Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, "Jeff Bridges and Susan Geston's 41-Year Marriage Will Restore Your Faith in Love," 4 Jan. 2019 Also the big unshuttered and often curtainless windows that allow a clear view of whatever—and whoever—is inside. — Steve King, Condé Nast Traveler, "Why We Keep Going Back to Amsterdam," 24 Dec. 2018 In an institution like that, more new blood, more often, is probably a good thing. — Ezra Klein, Vox, "Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the case for 18-year Supreme Court terms," 26 Dec. 2018 This change comes after several customers complained about how the brand's sizes are often vastly different from other stores. — Alyssa Hardy, Teen Vogue, "Here's Why Clothing Sizes Are Inconsistent," 21 Dec. 2018 For prospective homebuyer, down payments are often a source of stress—and confusion. — Jeff Andrews, Curbed, "Need money for a down payment on a house? There’s an app for that.," 17 Dec. 2018

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