often Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb many times at short intervals
    oftentimes; frequently; oft; ofttimes.
    • we often met over a cup of coffee
  2. adverb frequently or in great quantities
    much; a great deal.
    • I don't drink much
    • I don't travel much
  3. adverb in many cases or instances

WordNet

Of`ten adverb
Etymology
Formerly also ofte, fr. oft. See Oft., adv.
Wordforms
comparative Oftener ; superlative Oftenest
Definitions
  1. Frequently; many times; not seldom.
Of"ten adjective
Definitions
  1. Frequent; common; repeated. R. "Thine often infirmities." 1 Tim. v. 23.
    And weary thee with often welcomes. Beau. & Fl.

Webster 1913