: many times : frequently
are often puzzled and sometimes annoyed by the ways of other peoples—
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They go out to dinner fairly often.
How often do you call your mother?
The condition often returns even after treatment with antibiotics.
I often take a walk during my lunch break.
He travels more often than I do.
The disease is diagnosed most often in children.
They seem to be getting into arguments more and more often.
It's not often that I get to enjoy a day off.
Water the plants often enough to keep the soil moist.
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Location always dictates the context of home pricing, for example oceanfront California homes often do not include air conditioning, a factor that would otherwise undermine property value.
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William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
The shape of the motor is often long with a relatively smallish diameter.
—New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
According to UChicago Medicine, weight gain is often one of the most frustrating symptoms due to its impact on overall quality of life.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
This boundary is often soft, warm, or lightly magnetic.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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“Often.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/often. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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