oftentimes

American  

[aw-fuhn-tahymz, of-uhn-, awf-tuhn, of-] / ˈɔ fənˌtaɪmz, ˈɒf ən-, ˈɔf tən, ˈɒf- /

Also ofttimes

adverb

1. often.

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Usage

What does oftentimes mean? Oftentimes is another way of saying often or frequently. It’s used to give an idea of how frequently something happens or is done.Something that happens occasionally happens sometimes. Something that happens oftentimes happens a lot (though maybe not all the time).Oftentimes is an adverb, meaning it’s typically used to describe verbs. It’s oftentimes associated with habitual actions.A less common variant of oftentimes is ofttimes.Example: He would oftentimes take his dog for a walk in the woods to clear his head.

Etymology

Origin of oftentimes

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; often, time, -s ¹

Example Sentences

Inevitably, amid the weekly huffing and puffing, you share stories and life updates with a trainer, who oftentimes becomes a friend.

From Los Angeles Times

Democratized access to AI tools has resulted in talent oftentimes having access to more powerful tools outside companies and being more adept at using them.

From The Wall Street Journal

“In general, we know women live longer, and oftentimes there is a two- to four-year age difference between husband and wife,” Laura said.

From MarketWatch

But oftentimes children do not trust law enforcement.

From Salon

Back then, once a woman was with child, oftentimes she wasn’t allowed to work.

From Literature

Related Words

• again and again
• generally
• intermittently
• many times
• often
• periodically
• regularly
• time and again
• usually