often
/ˈɒfən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: oftener · oftenest
Meaning · English
Frequently; many times on different occasions.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
thường xuyên; nhiều lần trong các dịp khác nhau
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Adverb
Examples
I often walk to work when the weather is nice.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “often” mean?
Frequently; many times on different occasions.
Is “often” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.