oft

/ɔ:ft/
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oft

We often meet for coffee at the small cafe.

Definition
  1. 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.)
oft

We often meet for coffee at the small cafe.

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

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