often
adverb
many times at short intervals
“we often met over a cup of coffee”
Oppositesrarelyfrequently or in great quantities
“I don't drink much”
“I don't travel much”
in many cases or instances
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
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.
many times at short intervals
“we often met over a cup of coffee”
frequently or in great quantities
“I don't drink much”
“I don't travel much”
in many cases or instances
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University