frequently

adverb

fre·​quent·​ly ˈfrē-kwənt-lē How to pronounce frequently (audio)
: at frequent or short intervals
the list is updated frequently

Examples of frequently in a Sentence

our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking
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Add kale or chard, red pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika and ½ teaspoon cumin to onion pan and cook, stirring frequently, until greens are wilted, 5-10 minutes. Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 19 July 2025 Without in-home help, and sometimes even with it, family caregivers − frequently mothers − often pick up the slack, switching jobs or leaving their careers behind to care for their kids with special needs. Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 19 July 2025 Younger individuals, women, and people with a lower BMI tended to go to the bathroom less frequently compared to others. Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 19 July 2025 The fair was the third Tesla concert for Janie Hernandez, 55, who has been a fan since the 1980s and frequently recommends Tesla to her friends. Jack Rodriquez-Vars july 19, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for frequently

Word History

Etymology

see frequent entry 2

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frequently was in 1531

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“Frequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frequently. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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