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adverb of·ten \ˈȯ-fən, ÷ˈȯf-tən\

: many times : on many occasions

Full Definition of OFTEN

: many times : frequently

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Middle English, alteration of oft

First Known Use: 14th century

Synonyms: again and again, constantly, continually, frequently, hourly, much, oft, oftentimes (or ofttimes), over and over, repeatedly, a lot, time after time, time and again

OFTEN Defined for Kids

adverb of·ten \ˈȯ-fən\

: many times : frequently <I think of him often.>

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