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often

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Synonyms & Antonyms of often

many times

I seem to stumble often when I try to walk in high heels

Synonyms for often

again and again,
constantly,
continually,
frequently,
hourly,
much,
oft,
oftentimes
(or ofttimes),
over and over,
repeatedly

Words Related to often

always,
consistently,
continuingly,
continuously,
night and day,
perpetually,
unceasingly,
uninterruptedly

afresh,
again,
anew

commonly,
habitually,
ordinarily,
regularly,
routinely

intermittently,
periodically,
recurrently

generally,
usually

Phrases Synonymous with often

a lot,
time after time,
time and again

Near Antonyms for often

now,
now and then,
occasionally,
sometimes,
sporadically

ne'er,
never

once

Antonyms for often

infrequently,
little,
rarely,
seldom

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Thesaurus Entries Near often

oft

often

oftentimes

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“Often.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/often. Accessed 30 Nov. 2021.

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The first known use of often was in the 14th century

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