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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When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Dec. 2025 Both Singer and Reiner were outspoken Democrats who frequently advocated for political reform. Jack Dunn, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025 Scoring frequently was the main expectation from him. James McNicholas, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025 These examples demonstrate that cyclicality and irreversible linearity are not, as so frequently asserted, the dominant time perceptions of traditional and modern societies respectively. Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025 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 20 Dec. 2025.

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