frequently

adverb

fre·​quent·​ly ˈfrē-kwənt-lē How to pronounce frequently (audio)
: 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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Take the energy sector, where innovations frequently get stuck in pilot purgatory. Steve Smith, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025 Given the relatively small protest area — which has been concentrated in just a few square blocks — officers from various agencies have frequently ended up in close proximity. Bora Erden, New York Times, 13 June 2025 Harvest the beans frequently to encourage additional bean production. Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025 Both existed in 2004 and were frequently used by fact-checkers, no less than colored pencils and deskbound landlines. Book Marks june 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025 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 17 Jun. 2025.

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