English adverb: often | |||
1. | often many times at short intervals | ||
Samples | We often met over a cup of coffee. | ||
Synonyms | frequently, oft, oftentimes, ofttimes | ||
Antonyms | infrequently, rarely, seldom | ||
2. | often frequently or in great quantities | ||
Samples | I don't drink much. I don't travel much. | ||
Synonyms | a great deal, much | ||
3. | often in many cases or instances | ||