frequently

adverb

fre·​quent·​ly ˈfrē-kwənt-lē How to pronounce frequently (audio)
Synonyms of frequentlynext
: at frequent or short intervals
the list is updated frequently

Examples of frequently in a Sentence

our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking
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Since stars in the M dwarf stars category frequently host compact multi-planet systems, the team also examined whether additional planets might be orbiting TOI-1080. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026 Elevated surf also frequently results in strong rip currents which can drag people away from the shore and possibly result in drowning. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026 Habermas frequently weighed in on political matters over several decades. Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026 Less pervasively, less realistically, but free indirect discourse appears frequently enough in Cecilia to radically undermine such a claim. Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frequently

Word History

Etymology

see frequent entry 2

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frequently was in 1531

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“Frequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frequently. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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