Oftest: meaning, definitions and examples
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oftest
[ หษหftษst ]
frequency of occurrence
Oftest is a superlative form of the adverb 'often'. It refers to something that happens more frequently than other occurrences. This term is used to compare the frequency of actions or events in relation to others. Often used in both spoken and written English, 'oftest' emphasizes the highest degree of frequency.
Synonyms
commonly, frequently, most often
Examples of usage
- She studies oft for her exams.
- That restaurant is oft the busiest on weekends.
- He is oft the first to arrive at the meeting.
Translations
Translations of the word "oftest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais frequentemente
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคงเคฟเคเคคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช am hรคufigsten
๐ฎ๐ฉ paling sering
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะนัะฐััััะต
๐ต๐ฑ najczฤลciej
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใ้ ป็นใซ
๐ซ๐ท le plus souvent
๐ช๐ธ con mayor frecuencia
๐น๐ท en sฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ ์์ฃผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃูุซุฑ ุดููุนูุง
๐จ๐ฟ nejฤastฤji
๐ธ๐ฐ najฤastejลกie
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅธธ่ง
๐ธ๐ฎ najpogosteje
๐ฎ๐ธ mest oft
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃ ะถะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ แฎแจแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษn รงox
๐ฒ๐ฝ con mayor frecuencia
Etymology
The word 'oftest' derives from Middle English 'ofte', an adverb meaning 'often'. Its origins can be traced back to Old English 'ofter', which is a comparative form of 'oft', a word used to describe the frequency of events. The root stems from Proto-West Germanic *ofto, which also relates to the idea of regular occurrence. Over time, 'oft' evolved in the English language, leading to the formation of comparative and superlative forms, including 'oftener' and 'oftest'. This evolution reflects the need for a more precise way to express varying degrees of frequency in communication. By the 14th century, 'oft' had solidified its place in English vernacular with 'oftest' emerging to indicate the highest frequency compared to other actions or events.