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Definition often in American English

often adverb

adverb
/ˈɔf(ə)n/
1

on many occasions, or in many situations

Example

Often, students with family problems have difficulties at school.

Example

Boredom often leads to bad behavior.

Example

The home is often the most likely place in which someone is injured.

Example

I've found that it's quite often impossible to park near the mall entrance.

Example

I've already told you not to argue often enough.

Example

Very often it turns out that the student hasn't understood the question.

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2

used for talking about how many times something happens in a particular period of time

Example

I've been swimming twice as often as I did last year.

Example

How often do you eat meat?

Example

I work out fairly often.

Example

He's been late for school very often this term.

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Definition often in American English