oft
/ɔ:ft/
Definition
- Adverb:
- Frequently, many times, on many occasions: "oft" means occurring or happening repeatedly, at short intervals, or in many instances. It is an archaic or poetic form of "often."
Examples of Usage
- Adverb:
- The poet's words are oft quoted in literature classes. (The poet's words are frequently quoted in literature classes.)
- He would oft visit the old library to find peace. (He would often visit the old library to find peace.)
Advanced Usage
- "oft-" as a combining form: In some archaic or poetic compounds, "oft-" is used as a prefix meaning "often."
- Oft-repeated advice can become tiresome. (Frequently repeated advice can become tiresome.)
- "many a time and oft": An archaic idiom meaning "very frequently" or "repeatedly."
- He had warned them, many a time and oft, of the dangers. (He had warned them, very frequently, of the dangers.)
Variants and Related Words
- Often (adv.): The modern, standard form meaning "many times; frequently."
- She often goes for a walk in the evening.
- Oftentimes (adv.): A more formal or literary synonym for "often."
- Oftentimes, the simplest solution is the best.
Synonyms
- Frequently: At frequent intervals; often.
- Repeatedly: Done many times.
- Regularly: At uniform intervals of time.
Related Phrases
(Note: "Oft" is not commonly used to form phrasal verbs in modern English.)
Related Idioms
- Many a time and oft: An archaic idiom meaning "very often" or "on numerous occasions."
- I have told you, many a time and oft, to be careful. (I have told you, on numerous occasions, to be careful.)
Adverb
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many times at short intervals
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we often met over a cup of coffee
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