often

/'ɔ:fn/ Cách viết khác : (oftentimes) /'ɔ:fntaimz/
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often

I often see birds building nests in the tree outside my window.

Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • Frequently; many times: Used to indicate that something happens on many occasions or in many instances.
    • In many cases: Used to describe something that is common or habitual.
Usage and Examples
  • Basic Usage: "Often" modifies verbs to describe the frequency of an action.
    • She often visits her grandparents on weekends.
    • It often rains in April.
  • Position in a Sentence: "Often" can be placed before the main verb, after the verb 'to be', or at the beginning or end of a sentence for emphasis.
    • He is often late for meetings. (after 'to be')
    • Often, the simplest solution is the best. (at the beginning for emphasis)
    • We go to the cinema often. (at the end)
Advanced Usage and Nuances
  • "more often than not": Usually; happening more than half the time.
    • More often than not, he takes the bus to work.
  • "as often as not": Quite frequently.
    • As often as not, the forecast is wrong.
  • "every so often": Occasionally; from time to time.
    • Every so often, I treat myself to a nice dinner.
Variants and Related Words
  • Oftentimes (adverb, formal/literary): Frequently; often. A synonym with the same meaning.
    • He would oftentimes be found reading in the library.
  • Frequent (adjective): Happening or occurring often.
    • He is a frequent visitor to the museum.
Synonyms
  • Frequently: At frequent intervals; often.
  • Regularly: With a constant or definite pattern, especially at uniform intervals.
  • Repeatedly: Again and again; many times.
Antonyms
  • Seldom: Not often; rarely.
  • Rarely: Not often; infrequently.
  • Occasionally: At infrequent or irregular intervals; now and then.
Idioms and Fixed Phrases
  • Often enough: Sufficiently frequently.
    • If you practice often enough, you will improve.
  • All too often: Used to say that something (usually undesirable) happens too frequently.
    • All too often, important details are overlooked.
often

I often see birds building nests in the tree outside my window.

Adverb
  1. in many cases or instances
  2. frequently or in great quantities
    • I don't drink much
    • I don't travel much
  3. many times at short intervals
    • we often met over a cup of coffee

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