frequently

[free-kwuhnt-lee]

adverb

1. often; many times; at short intervals.

   Synonyms: repeatedly

Word History and Origins

Origin of frequently¹

First recorded in 1525–35; frequent + -ly

Synonym Study

See often.

Example Sentences

Weight-loss drugs remain a risk to the company’s core business, seeing as Inspire Medical caters to patients with obstructive sleep apnea, a breathing disorder frequently linked to obesity.

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Local officials say generators struggle to run for long durations and frequently break down, meaning many of the pumps have been operating on a limited schedule.

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She was frequently seen around town wearing the many championship rings that the team won during her tenure.

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Insurance companies frequently refuse to pay industrial hygienists to test for dangerous contaminants such as lead and asbestos, or refuse to pay to have them safely removed when they’re found.

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"We always tell our children to be careful. If you are selling, don't go to a corner or take gifts from strangers. It happens frequently in this country," Ms Kalokoh said.

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Related Words

• again and again 
• generally 
• intermittently 
• many times www.thesaurus.com
• often 
• periodically 
• regularly 
• time and again www.thesaurus.com
• usually