Oft: meaning, definitions and examples

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oft

 

[ ษ”หft ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

frequency

The word 'oft' is an archaic term meaning frequently or often. It is used primarily in a poetic or literary context, and its usage has diminished in modern everyday language. The word conveys the sense of something occurring regularly or repeatedly over time. 'Oft' adds a certain elegance or rhythm to writing, especially in older texts and poetry.

Synonyms

frequently, often, regularly

Examples of usage

  • He oft visited the old castle.
  • She oft spoke of her travels.
  • The poet oft wrote about love.
  • He would oft listen to the rain.

Translations

Translations of the word "oft" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น frequentemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค•เฅเคธเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช oft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sering

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะฐัั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czฤ™sto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใฐใ—ใฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท souvent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ a menudo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑk sฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž์ฃผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุงู„ุจู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤasto

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤasto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปๅธธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogosto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ oft

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒจแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tez-tez

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ a menudo

Etymology

The term 'oft' is derived from the Old English word 'ฤft', which simply meant 'often'. This root can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic '*afta', which itself comes from the Proto-Indo-European root '*hโ‚egh-'. Over time, 'oft' evolved in the English language, maintaining its meaning while falling out of common use in favor of the more modern 'often'. The word is frequently encountered in literary and poetic contexts, particularly in works from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, where its cadence aligned well with the meter of verse. By the 17th century, 'oft' was often paired with additional modifiers such as 'times' to form 'oftentimes', a term still in use today. Despite its decline in everyday speech, 'oft' remains a cherished part of literary style, imbuing texts with a sense of historical richness.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,230 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.