frequently

adverb

fre·​quent·​ly ˈfrē-kwənt-lē How to pronounce frequently (audio)
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: at frequent or short intervals
the list is updated frequently

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our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking
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That in turn, could create conflict with Kiffin, who couldn’t understand why his boss jumped on him so frequently and intensely. — John Talty, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026 And Yiannopoulos, who entered the US legally on May 14, 2019, according to the DHS, has frequently called for aggressive immigration enforcement in posts on his X account over the past year. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 New models emerge rapidly, pricing changes frequently, and capabilities improve at an unprecedented pace. — Prajkta Waditwar, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The Israeli media frequently laments the damage the violence causes to Israel’s public diplomacy abroad. — Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frequently

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First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 Sep. 2026.

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