Synonyms of often
12 similar words · 11 opposite words
Another word for often is oftentimes. Other synonyms of often are ofttimes, repeatedly, manifold, typically and frequently. The opposite of often is rarely.
Synonyms and similar words for often
adverbFrequently; many times on different occasions.
- a lotOften; frequently.
- oftentimesFrequently; often.
- typically
- frequently
- manifoldMany times; repeatedly.
- oft dialectal, poeticOften; frequently; not rarely.
- ofttimes(elsewhere, archaic) Often, frequently.
- repeatedlyDone several times or in repetition.
- feelefold obsoleteMany times over; in many ways; in various ways or places.
- manyfold datedBy many times.
- oftenly nonstandardOften.
- unseldom archaicNot seldom; frequently, regularly.
Opposite of often
adverbFrequently; many times on different occasions.
- infrequentlyNot frequently.
- occasionally
- rarelyNot occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often.
- seldomInfrequently, rarely.
- unoftenNot often; rarely, seldom.
- scarcely
- uncommonlyNot often; on rare occasions.
- seldomly rareSeldom; rarely.
Meaning of often
- adverb Frequently; many times on different occasions.
- adjective Frequent.
often in other languages
Questions about synonyms of often
- What is another word for often?
- Often has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as oftentimes, ofttimes, repeatedly, manifold, typically and frequently.
- What is the opposite of often?
- The opposite of often is rarely. Other antonyms of often are seldom, uncommonly, unoften, infrequently and never.
- What does often mean?
- Often means frequently; many times on different occasions.
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