often

many times frequently

The first known use: in the 14th century

Word Structure

5 Letters, 2 Syllable

often

4 Phonemes

aw f ə n

o f (t) ə n

onset, rime

- -

Morpheme

often

Sentence Examples

They go out to dinner fairly often.

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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