Synonyms of oft

oft

adverb

ˈȯft 

as in often

many times

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• often
• frequently
• constantly
• repeatedly
• always
• continually
• oftentimes
• regularly
• time and again
• time after time
• over and over
• again and again
• hourly
• much
• usually
• consistently
• commonly
• again
• continuously
• a lot
• routinely
• unceasingly
• ordinarily
• habitually
• perpetually
• generally
• uninterruptedly
• anew
• periodically
• night and day
• intermittently
• afresh
• continuingly
• recurrently

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• seldom
• rarely
• little
• infrequently
• sometimes
• now
• occasionally
• never
• now and then
• once
• sporadically
• ne'er

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of oft

Without keepers present for daily maintenance in the oft-harsh and briny air, many fell into disrepair and were considered excess property by the federal government, which did not set aside much money for preservation. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Off the pitch, millions were exposed to Marsch’s oft-outrageous manner of speaking through the World Cup. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 7 July 2026

But one quality that may be oft-overlooked by anyone other than SpaceX's biggest fans? — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 June 2026

However, Irving, who is coming off a torn ACL, and Leonard after oft-injured, and Flagg has yet to compete in the NBA playoffs. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026