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oft

adverb \ˈȯft\

Definition of OFT

: often

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Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German ofto often

First Known Use: before 12th century

Synonyms: again and again, constantly, continually, frequently, hourly, much, often, oftentimes (or ofttimes), over and over, repeatedly

OFT Defined for Kids

adverb \ˈȯft\

: often <Sometimes I traveled through woods. More oft I passed abandoned fields. — Avi, Crispin>

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