frequent

[free-kwuhnt, fri-kwent, free-kwuhnt]

adjective

1. happening or occurring at short intervals.

   to make frequent trips to Tokyo.

2. constant, habitual, or regular.

   a frequent guest.

3. located at short distances apart.

   frequent towns along the shore.

verb (used with object)

1. to visit often; go often to; be often in.

   to frequent the art galleries.

frequent

adjective

1. recurring at short intervals

2. constant or habitual

verb

1. (tr) to visit repeatedly or habitually

Other Word Forms

• frequentable adjective
• frequenter noun
• frequentness noun
• nonfrequent adjective
• nonfrequently adverb
• overfrequent adjective
• overfrequently adverb
• unfrequent adjective
• unfrequently adverb
• unfrequentable adjective
• well-frequented adjective
• frequently adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of frequent¹

First recorded in 1400–50; (for the adjective) late Middle English: “ample, profuse,” from Latin frequent-, stem of frequēns “crowded, full, repeated”; verb derivative of the adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of frequent¹

C16: from Latin frequēns numerous; perhaps related to Latin farcīre to stuff

Example Sentences

Its grip on listeners has grown as it expanded into podcasts and audio books, though the firm's dominance has prompted frequent clashes with musicians, who have criticised its payment practices.

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As well as being more frequent and intense, aerial attacks are also becoming more dangerous as Moscow is using new and more advanced drones to break through Ukraine's air defence systems, Havryliuk said.

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Climate change has exacerbated extreme weather, with typhoons becoming stronger and more frequent.

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Delays in police investigations, frequent adjournments, and poor infrastructure further add to the backlog, leaving the system stretched beyond capacity.

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He also warned that without a better government and business effort, these cyber-attacks will become more frequent.

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Related Words

• commonplace 
• constant 
• continual 
• incessant 
• intermittent 
• numerous 
• periodic 
• persistent 
• recurrent 
• usual