frequently

adverb

fre·​quent·​ly ˈfrē-kwənt-lē How to pronounce frequently (audio)
: at frequent or short intervals
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Examples of frequently in a Sentence

our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking
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Kirk frequently attacked mainstream media and engaged in culture war issues around race, gender and immigration, often in a provocative style. N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025 Chiefs Ambassadors Deron Cherry, Gary Stills, Dave Lindstrom, and other former players mingled with volunteers and young patients, frequently stopping for photos. Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025 With the frequently audible director alternating between frat boy giddiness and genuine concern at Sheen’s antics, the actor appears entirely in control, a product of seven years of professed sobriety. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025 Over three- or five-year windows, there is frequently correlation between spending and winning. Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 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 Sep. 2025.

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