Synonyms of often

often

adverb

ˈȯf-tən 

as in frequently

many times

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of often

When the robot or environment changes, developers often need new data, simulation environments, software interfaces, training, and testing. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

Small preferences often become habits, and familiar corners of the grounds can gain sentimental value. — Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Nepal has pushed in recent years to tap into its massive hydropower potential, often with investments from regional partners like China and India. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Two years later, another study found that dementia care often misses or overlooks unique perspectives and needs of Latinos. — Hillary Lum, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing often

• every so often