English Dictionary
Definition frequent in British English
frequent
adjective
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈfriːkwənt/
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happening often
Example
Their arguments were becoming more and more frequent.
Example
The President is in frequent telephone contact with the German Chancellor.
Example
Inspections must be carried out at frequent intervals.
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