Often
Often
Often (/ˈɔːf(ə)n,ˈɒf(ə)n/), is an adverb that is used to describe something that happens frequently or repeatedly.
Etymology
The term "often" originates from the Old English word "oft", which means "frequently" or "many times". It is related to the Old High German "ofto" and the Gothic "ufta", both of which also mean "often".
Usage
The term "often" is used in various contexts to indicate the frequency of an event or action. It is often used in conjunction with other words to form phrases such as "more often than not", "every so often", and "as often as possible".
Related Terms
- Frequency: The rate at which something occurs over a particular period or in a given sample.
- Regular: Happening or done frequently or at the same time; recurring, repeated.
- Repeated: Occurring more than once; frequent.
- Constant: Occurring continuously over a period of time; unchanging.
- Periodic: Appearing or occurring at intervals.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Often
- Wikipedia's article - Often
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