Frequently: meaning, definitions and examples

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frequently

[ ˈfriː.kwənt.li ]

^{Context #1}

used to describe how often something happens

Often or many times; at short intervals

Synonyms

often, regularly, repeatedly

Examples of usage

She frequently travels abroad for work.
He is frequently late for meetings.
The bus service runs frequently throughout the day.

^{Context #2}

happening or occurring at short intervals

Occurring or appearing quite often or at close intervals

Synonyms

often, regular, repeated

Examples of usage

A frequently asked question
The team frequently updates their website.

Translations

Translations of the word "frequently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 frequentemente

🇮🇳 अक्सर

🇩🇪 häufig

🇮🇩 sering

🇺🇦 часто

🇵🇱 często

🇯🇵 頻繁に (ひんぱんに)

🇫🇷 fréquemment

🇪🇸 frecuentemente

🇹🇷 sık sık

🇰🇷 자주

🇸🇦 كثيرا

🇨🇿 často

🇸🇰 často

🇨🇳 经常 (jīngcháng)

🇸🇮 pogosto

🇮🇸 oft

🇰🇿 жиі

🇬🇪 ხშირად

🇦🇿 tez-tez

🇲🇽 frecuentemente

Word origin

The word 'frequently' originated from the Latin word 'frequentare', meaning 'to visit or associate with often'. Over time, it evolved into the Middle English word 'frequent', eventually leading to the modern English term 'frequently'. The concept of frequency has been a key element in human communication and behavior throughout history, influencing various aspects of daily life.

See also: frequency, frequent, infrequent, infrequently.