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Frequently Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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frequently

fre-quent-ly

🇺🇸 /ˈfɹikwəntɫi/ · 🇬🇧 /fɹˈiːkwəntli/

Definitions

Context #1 | Adverb

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 | Adjective

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

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Quick facts about “frequently”

Frequently is a 3-syllable adverb and adjective (fre-quent-ly). It is pronounced /ˈfɹikwəntɫi/ in American English and /fɹˈiːkwəntli/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #1,049 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'frequently'

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.

Rhymes

Frequently rhymes with infrequently.

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Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,049, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.