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frequently

adverb
FREE-kwuhnt-lee/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/

2 meanings of frequently

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  1. 1
    adverb
    At short intervals; often and repeatedly.

    He frequently checks his email throughout the workday.

    The committee meets frequently to review new proposals.

    UsageUsually before the main verb (frequently checks his email), after be (is frequently late), or at the end of the clause.

    Similaroften, regularly, repeatedly, commonly

    Oppositerarely, seldom, infrequently

Less common meaning

  1. 2
    adverb
    Of a property in a sequence, holding true for infinitely many of its terms.

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Origin

Formed from "frequent" combined with the suffix "-ly".

Checked 7 Nov 2026 · 1 fact