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

Sit in the moody, oft-packed inside bar, or head to the sprawling patio and enjoy a quintessential burger and fries. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Hansen can be cruelly mocking towards his oft-flustered but extremely professional producer Andie Bender (an astonishingly good Merritt Wever). — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026

Harvey wasn’t particularly efficient last year, even less than the much older and oft-injured Dobbins. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

After nine games full of electric, nerve-wracking and oft-mystifying baseball, the Phillies finally lost 9-2 to the Mariners on Monday. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 25 Aug. 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