frequently — English Dictionary

Adverb

1. At frequent intervals.

   Examples

   This question arises frequently.

   He was enrolled but frequently didn't attend class.

   More examples (2)

   As we age, the major arteries of our bodies frequently become thickened with plaque, a fatty material with an oatmeal-like consistency that builds up along the inner lining of blood vessels. The reason plaque forms isn’t entirely known, but it seems to be related to high levels of cholesterol inducing an inflammatory response, which can also attract and trap more cellular debris over time.

   The NFA has been a flashpoint for advocates, who say that silencers are not frequently used in crime and believe that the silencers and other weapons regulated under the law, including machine guns and short-barreled rifles and shotguns, are protected by the Second Amendment.

2. For infinitely many terms of the sequence.

   Usage

   • of a sequence

Adverb

1. many times at short intervals

   Synonyms

   oftenoftentimesoftofttimes

   Antonyms

   infrequently

   Examples

   we often met over a cup of coffee