frequently
word · lemma: frequent
/ˈfɹikwəntɫi/
FREE-kwuhnt-lee
/fɹˈiːkwəntli/
FREE-kwuhnt-lee
Definition
Happening many times or at short intervals; something that occurs often.
Usage & Nuances
'Frequently' is a formal or neutral adverb. It means the same as 'often', but is slightly more formal. Commonly used before the main verb ('He frequently travels abroad') or at the end of a sentence. Not used with stative verbs like 'be' as naturally as 'often'.
Spanish: frecuentemente - con frecuencia - a menudoPortuguese (BR): frequentemente - frequentemente - muitas vezesPortuguese (PT): frequentemente - muitas vezesChinese (Simplified): 经常 - 频繁地Chinese (Traditional): 經常 - 頻繁地Hindi: अक्सर - बार-बारArabic: كثيرًا - في كثير من الأحيانBengali: প্রায়ই - ঘন ঘনRussian: частоJapanese: 頻繁にVietnamese: thường xuyênKorean: 자주 - 빈번하게Turkish: sık sık - sıkçaUrdu: اکثرIndonesian: sering - kerap
Example Sentences
She frequently visits her grandmother.
basic
I frequently travel for work.
basic
This problem occurs frequently.
basic
Do you frequently eat out or do you prefer to cook at home?
natural
He frequently forgets where he puts his keys.
natural
Weather in this city changes frequently, so always bring an umbrella.
natural