Synonyms of frequent
27 similar words · 18 opposite words
Another word for frequent is usual. Other synonyms of frequent are general, average, everyday, routine and habitual. The opposite of frequent is rare.
Synonyms and similar words for frequent
adjectiveDone or occurring often; common.
- regularHappening at constant (especially short) intervals.
- recurring
- usualMost commonly occurring; typical.
- averageTypical.
- basic
- bog-standardUtterly basic, ordinary, or standard; unremarkable, unexceptional, etc.
- common
- common as bums Australia, USVery common or mundane (in various senses).
- common as dirtExtremely common.
- common as muck UKVery common (in various senses).
- common as pig tracksVery common or frequently encountered; not at all rare.
- dime a dozen Australia, US
- everydayCommonplace, ordinary.
- generalPrevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual.
- habitualRegular or usual.
- nonrareNot rare.
- par for the courseNormal; common; to be expected. (Often connotes something undesirable).
- pedestrianOrdinary, dull; everyday; unexceptional.
- plain
- quotidianHaving the characteristics of something which can be seen, experienced, etc, every day or very commonly.
- routinaryInvolving, or pertaining to, routine; customary.
- routineRegular; habitual.
- ten a penny UKSo common as to be practically or almost worthless.
- two a penny UKVery common; cheap.
- workadaySuitable for everyday use.
Opposite of frequent
adjectiveDone or occurring often; common.
- rareVery uncommon; scarce.
- uncommon
- dearthyMarked by dearth; exhibiting scarcity, paucity, or lack.
- few and far betweenRare and scarce; hard to find.
- infrequentNot frequent; not happening frequently.
- in short supplyScarce, or difficult to find, or purchase.
- non-commonNot common (to several cases etc.); distinct.
- raresomeCharacterised or marked by rareness.
- scant
- scantlingNot plentiful; small; scanty.
- scarce
- selcouthStrange, unusual, rare; unfamiliar; marvellous, wondrous.
- selly UK, dialectalRare; wonderful; admirable.
- superrareExtremely rare.
- unfrequentNot frequent; not common; not happening often; infrequent.
- geason dialectal, rare
- seld archaic
- seldom archaicRare; infrequent.
Meaning of frequent
- adjective Done or occurring often; common.
- adjective Occurring at short intervals.
- adjective Addicted to any course of conduct; inclined to indulge in any practice; habitual; persistent.
frequent in other languages
Questions about synonyms of frequent
- What is another word for frequent?
- Frequent has 27 synonyms on Word.ws, such as usual, general, average, everyday, routine, habitual, workaday and regular.
- What is the opposite of frequent?
- The opposite of frequent is rare. Other antonyms of frequent are infrequent and non-common.
- What does frequent mean?
- Frequent means done or occurring often; common.
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