frequently

[ free-kwuhnt-lee ]

adverb

1. often; many times; at short intervals.

   Synonyms: repeatedly

Word History and Origins

Origin of frequently¹

First recorded in 1525–35; frequent + -ly

Synonym Study

See often.

Example Sentences

Los Angeles County sheriff’s officials have relied on license plate readers more frequently as the technology has improved.

From Los Angeles Times

The unanswerable question at the moment is how much of his expansive, repugnant, and frequently grandiose policy vision does he intend to pursue?

From Slate

According to Florida’s law, it remains a felony to perform or actively participate in an abortion six weeks after gestation, with limited exceptions that are designed to be difficult to use and frequently act as another burden for patients to overcome.

From Salon

He has handled major political interviews and frequently traveled to cover major breaking news stories during his tenure on “Today.”

From Los Angeles Times

The US-based group says the Israeli evacuation orders have been “inconsistent, inaccurate, and frequently not communicated to civilians with enough time”, and that they “did not consider the needs of people with disabilities and others who are unable to leave”.

From BBC

Related Words

• again and again
• generally
• intermittently
• many times
• often
• periodically
• regularly
• time and again
• usually