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

Henry gained 84 yards after initial contact and frequently finished runs at the second and third levels.

From Los Angeles Times

Producer nations have created jobs and boosted export income, and nations that are ill-suited for food production or that frequently suffer shortfalls from droughts or floods have gained food security.

From Science Magazine

Mr Short said the club is lucky as it is run by volunteers and it has a number of sponsors, but he fears it'll get tougher if extreme weather happens more frequently.

From BBC

“How can our government not engage properly with us?” asks Andrea Crowe, a local teacher and protester who has frequently spoken in public.

From BBC

E-waste is now the most frequently seized item, accounting for one in six of all types of waste seizures globally, the World Customs Organisation has found.

From BBC

Related Words

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