often
/ˈɒf.tən/
frequently or many times
She often visits her grandparents on weekends.
She frequently or many times visits her grandparents on weekends.
general
frequently or many times
He often forgets his keys.
He frequently or many times forgets his keys.
It often rains in this region.
It frequently or many times rains in this region.
Used to indicate the regular occurrence of an action or event.
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Common Usage
Often is used to describe how frequently something happens. It is often used with the present simple tense to talk about habits or general truths.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'oft', from Old English 'oft', from Proto-Germanic 'ufta', from Proto-Indo-European 'upo'.
Usage Notes
Often is used to describe the frequency of an action or event. It is often used with present simple tense to talk about habits or general truths.
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