frequent
word
/ˈfɹiˌkwɛnt/, /ˈfɹikwənt/
FREE-kwent, FREE-kwuhnt
/ˈfɹiˌkwɛnt/, /ˈfɹikwənt/
FREE-kwent, FREE-kwuhnt
Definition
Happening often or many times in a short period. It can describe actions, events, or things that repeat regularly.
Usage & Nuances
'Frequent' is formal and more common in writing or polite speech. Use 'frequent traveler', 'frequent problems', or 'frequent breaks'. For conversational English, 'often' or 'a lot' is more typical. Don’t confuse with the verb 'to frequent' (to visit often).
Spanish: frecuentePortuguese (BR): frequentePortuguese (PT): frequenteChinese (Simplified): 频繁的Chinese (Traditional): 頻繁的Hindi: अक्सर होने वालाArabic: متكررBengali: ঘনঘন - বারবারRussian: частыйJapanese: 頻繁なVietnamese: thường xuyênKorean: 잦은 - 빈번한Turkish: sık - sıkçaUrdu: بار بار - کثرت سےIndonesian: sering
Example Sentences
She takes frequent breaks during work.
basic
There are frequent buses to the city center.
basic
Power outages are frequent in this area during storms.
natural
If headaches are frequent, you should see a doctor.
natural
He makes frequent mistakes in his homework.
basic
My neighbor is a frequent visitor to our house.
natural