frequently

American

[free-kwuhnt-lee] / ˈfri kwənt li /

adverb

often; many times; at short intervals.

Synonyms:

repeatedly

Related Words

See often.

Etymology

Origin of frequently

First recorded in 1525–35; frequent + -ly

Example Sentences

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But when it comes to collectibles, there’s frequently a sense they don’t quite measure up as a legitimate asset class.

From MarketWatch

Their analysis shows that storms exceeding 160 knots are appearing more frequently.

From Science Daily

Because environments change frequently, many beneficial mutations never spread widely enough to become fixed.

From Science Daily

Ryu said that when he traveled to Dubai from Kuwait, Sim would pick him up in a Toyota Land Cruiser and they would frequently dine with other North Korean operatives.

From The Wall Street Journal

For people who are both flying frequently and eating lots of beef, it's not an either/or: Try to reduce both.

From Science Daily

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