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Definition often in British English
often
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
adverb
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
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on many occasions, or in many situations
Example
Often, students with family problems have difficulties at school.
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.

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