oftentimes

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

Thân thiện

Oftentimes, the mail carrier arrives in the morning.

Definition

Adverb: - Frequently; on many occasions; many times: Indicates that something happens repeatedly or with high frequency over a period of time.

Usage

"Oftentimes" is used to describe the frequency of an event or action. It is synonymous with "often" but is considered slightly more formal or literary. It typically modifies verbs to show how regularly an action occurs.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "As oftentimes happens...": A phrase used to introduce a common or recurring situation.
  • As oftentimes happens in these cases, communication broke down.
• Used at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis or to state a general observation.
  • Oftentimes, people underestimate the importance of a good night's sleep.

Variants and Related Words

• Often (adv.): The more common and slightly less formal variant of "oftentimes."
  • I often go for a walk in the evening.
• Oft (adv., archaic/poetic): An old-fashioned or literary form meaning "often."
  • A truth oft repeated.

Synonyms

• Frequently
• Repeatedly
• Commonly
• Regularly

Antonyms

• Seldom
• Rarely
• Infrequently

Notes on Usage

"Oftentimes" is interchangeable with "often" in most contexts, though "often" is more prevalent in everyday speech and writing. "Oftentimes" can add a slightly more deliberate or thoughtful tone to a statement.

Học thuật

Adverb

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• frequently
• often
• oft
• ofttimes