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Definition often in British English

often

adverb
1

on many occasions, or in many situations

Example

Often, students with family problems have difficulties at school.

Example

Boredom often leads to poor behaviour.

Example

The home is often the most likely place to have an accident.

Example

I've found that it's quite often impossible to park in town.

Example

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

Example

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

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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 go to the gym quite often.

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Definition often in British English