frequently

adverb

fre·​quent·​ly ˈfrē-kwənt-lē 

: at frequent or short intervals

the list is updated frequently

Synonyms

• again and again
• constantly
• continually
• hourly
• much
• oft
• often
• oftentimes
• ofttimes
• over and over
• repeatedly

Examples of frequently in a Sentence

our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking

Recent Examples on the Web

As with Philadelphia’s Roosevelt Boulevard, the width and traffic speed of state roads in urban neighborhoods now frequently clash with local desires for street safety, quality transit service, and pedestrian comfort. —David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024

Psychiatric problems — marked anxiety or panic attacks progressing to temporary psychosis and even schizophrenia-like psychotic illness — are presenting more frequently in emergency rooms. —Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024

The Pixel's service indicator frequently displayed 5G UW, indicating it was connected to Verizon's fastest 5G network. —PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024

While sketch comedy show frequently takes aim at Trump — played since 2016 by Alec Baldwin and James Austin Johnson — Saturday's episode spoofed the actors paying fealty to the new commander in chief. —Dennis Romero, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see frequent entry 2

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above