ofttimes
Definition
Adverb: Many times; on many occasions; frequently. It indicates a high frequency of occurrence.
Usage
"Ofttimes" is a somewhat formal or literary adverb used to describe something that happens repeatedly or many times. It is synonymous with "often" but carries a more archaic or poetic tone. It typically modifies verbs to indicate frequency.
Examples
- Historians have ofttimes debated the true causes of the conflict.
- She would ofttimes walk by the river in the evening to clear her mind.
- The old tales speak of heroes who were ofttimes aided by magical creatures.
Advanced Usage
- Inversion for Emphasis: In literary or formal contexts, "ofttimes" can be placed at the beginning of a sentence for stylistic effect, sometimes followed by an inversion of the subject and verb.
- Ofttimes did he ponder the meaning of those ancient words.
Variants and Related Words
- Often (adv.): The standard, more common synonym for "ofttimes."
- Oft (adv.): An archaic or poetic shortened form meaning "often."
- Frequently (adv.): Happening at short intervals; regularly or habitually.
- Repeatedly (adv.): Done again and again.
Synonyms
Often, frequently, repeatedly, many times, time and again, again and again.
Antonyms
Seldom, rarely, infrequently, hardly ever, occasionally.
Notes on Usage
"Ofttimes" is considered slightly archaic and is used less frequently in modern everyday English than "often." It is more likely to be found in historical texts, poetry, formal writing, or to create a specific stylistic effect.
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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