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frequently Meaning & Definition

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/

What Does Frequently Mean?

Frequently is used as an adverb meaning At frequent intervals. It is also used to mean For infinitely many terms of the sequence.

Frequently in Brief

Part of speechadverb
Pronunciation//ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li//
Syllables1
Synonymsoftentimes, often and ofttimes
Antonymsseldom, rarely and infrequently
Comparative / superlativemore frequently, most frequently

Frequently Definition (Adverb)

  1. At frequent intervals.

    This question arises frequently.

  2. For infinitely many terms of the sequence.

Adverb

  1. (of a sequence) For infinitely many terms of the sequence.

Synonyms of Frequently

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Antonyms of Frequently

Frequently in a Sentence

This question arises frequently.

He was enrolled but frequently didn't attend class.

Word Forms & Grammar

frequently (comparative more frequently, superlative most frequently)

Words That Rhyme With Frequently

infrequentlysequently

Origin of Frequently

From frequent + -ly.

How Do You Say Frequently?

The standard pronunciation of frequently is //ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Common Questions About Frequently

What part of speech is frequently?

Frequently is an adverb.

What is another word for frequently?

You can replace frequently with words such as oftentimes, often and ofttimes. See the full list of frequently synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of frequently?

The opposite of frequently can be expressed with words like seldom, rarely, infrequently and occasionally.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of frequently?

The comparative form is more frequently and the superlative form is most frequently.

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