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Definitions
[ˈɒft(ə)n], (Adverb)
Definitions:
- frequently; many times
(e.g: he often goes for long walks by himself)
Phrases:
- as often as not
- more often than not
Origin
:
Middle English: extended form of oft, probably influenced by selden ‘seldom’. Early examples appear to be northern English; the word became general in the 16th century
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