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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The custodial staff has been laid off in some areas as well, meaning trash might not be picked up as frequently or restrooms may not be cleaned as often. Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025 Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are frequently seen in the night sky, according to NASA. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025 Tourists could experience long lines to get into the parks, changes in hours at visitor centers, trash pileups and restrooms that are not cleaned as frequently, Wade said. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2025 That’s because people living in these territories frequently rely on friends and family with formal addresses to buy online. Angelica Mari, Forbes, 25 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2025.

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