frequently

Thân thiện

We frequently see deer in the meadow near our house.

Definition

Adverb: - Many times at short intervals; often; repeatedly. This word describes an action or event that happens many times, with the occurrences being relatively close together in time.

Usage

Use "frequently" to modify a verb, indicating that the action is common or habitual. It typically appears before the main verb or after the verb "to be." * She frequently visits the library. * This error message appears frequently. * He is frequently late for meetings.

Examples

• The buses run frequently during rush hour.
• I frequently forget where I put my keys.
• That question is asked frequently by new students.

Advanced Usage

• "more/less frequently": Used for comparative frequency.
  • Since moving, I see my old friends less frequently.
• Position for emphasis: While usually before the main verb, it can be placed at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis or stylistic variation.
  • Frequently, the simplest solution is the best one.

Variants and Related Words

• Frequent (adjective): Happening or occurring often.
  • He is a frequent traveler.
• Frequency (noun): The rate at which something occurs.
  • The frequency of earthquakes in the region has increased.

Synonyms

• Often: The most direct synonym.
• Regularly: At uniform intervals of time.
• Repeatedly: Again and again.
• Commonly: In many instances; usually.

Antonyms

• Infrequently
• Rarely
• Seldom

Related Phrases

• "as frequently as": Used to compare rates of occurrence.
  • I don't go to the cinema as frequently as I used to.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. many times at short intervals
   • we often met over a cup of coffee

Từ đồng nghĩa

• often
• oftentimes
• oft
• ofttimes