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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Trump has frequently complained the White House lacks a large-scale ballroom for entertaining. Reuters, USA Today, 31 July 2025 In addition to doing a podcast with his wife, Jeremy also frequently posts videos discussing his faith. Caroline Blair, People.com, 31 July 2025 Agents now frequently orchestrate training regimens for their clients ahead of league drafts. Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 The multi-billion-dollar wildlife trade and fur farming industry in China regularly moves high-risk animals, frequently infected with viruses, into dense urban centres. CNN Money, 31 July 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 4 Aug. 2025.

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