frequently

adverb

fre·​quent·​ly ˈfrē-kwənt-lē How to pronounce frequently (audio)
Synonyms of frequentlynext
: at frequent or short intervals
the list is updated frequently

Examples of frequently in a Sentence

our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking
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The 4-3-3 unbalanced Chelsea far more frequently, to the extent Enzo Fernandez had to ask Sanchez to go down and await treatment, in order for the team to get a pep talk from Calum McFarlane. Beren Cross, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 Retailers are charging people based on guesses, and those guesses are frequently inaccurate. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026 During wartime, foreign workers are frequently exposed to Israel’s unique dangers in extreme ways. Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026 Horowitz also owns Seramonte Estates in Hamden, a large town north of New Haven, where a tenants union held protests after residents said they were frequently towed for small infractions. Ginny Monk, ProPublica, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frequently

Word History

Etymology

see frequent entry 2

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frequently was in 1531

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“Frequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frequently. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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