HyperDic: often

English > 3 senses of the word *often*:
ADVERB	all	often, frequently, oftentimes, oft, ofttimes	many times at short intervals
	all	often, much, a great deal	frequently or in great quantities
	all	often	in many cases or instances

often > pronunciation
Sounds	ao'fahn; ao'ftahn
Rhymes	Aachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...

English > *often*: 3 senses > adverb 1
Meaning	Many times at short intervals.
Example	"we often met over a cup of coffee"
Synonyms	frequently, oftentimes, oft, ofttimes
Opposite	infrequently	not many times
Opposite	rarely, seldom	not often
Spanish	frecuentemente
Catalan	amb freqüència, freqüentment, sovint

English > *often*: 3 senses > adverb 2
Meaning	frequently or in great quantities.
Synonyms	much, a great deal

English > *often*: 3 senses > adverb 3
Meaning	In many cases or instances.

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