Often meaning

What does “often” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“often” is an adverb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: many times at short intervals.

often

adverb

  1. many times at short intervals

    “we often met over a cup of coffee”

    Oppositesrarely
  2. frequently or in great quantities

    “I don't drink much”

    “I don't travel much”

  3. in many cases or instances

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University