What is another word for oftentimes?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒfɪntˌa͡ɪmz] (IPA)

Oftentimes is a commonly used adverb that is synonymous with frequently or many times. There are several alternatives for oftentimes, each with a slightly different meaning. For example, frequently connotes a consistent repetition of an action, while repeatedly suggests a recurring action. Additionally, repeatedly implies a more persistent repetition than frequently. Other alternatives for oftentimes include frequently, often, repeatedly, commonly, a lot of the time, on a regular basis, normally, generally, and usually. It's important to choose the correct synonym for the context in which it will be used, as the nuances between these words can affect the overall meaning of the sentence.

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    • Proper noun, singular
      often.
    • Verb, 3rd person singular present
      often.

What are the hypernyms for Oftentimes?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for oftentimes?

Oftentimes, we use certain words without considering their antonyms. Here are some antonyms for the word "oftentimes": rarely, infrequently, seldom, never, rarely ever, sporadically, and occasionally. These words indicate that the frequency of a particular event or action is lower than usual. While oftentimes implies a regularity and frequency, these antonyms suggest the opposite. Knowing antonyms for words can improve not only our vocabulary but also our ability to formulate clear and accurate sentences. By incorporating antonyms into our writing and speech, we can enhance our communication skills and make our language more dynamic and nuanced.

What are the antonyms for Oftentimes?

Usage examples for Oftentimes

Yes; but you were very thinly clad last winter, Ben, and oftentimes I could not sleep from thinking of how cold you were when out in the fields with the stock.
"The Mystery of the Locks"
Edgar Watson Howe
Insanity produces, oftentimes, ill-feelings towards the best friends, and particularly the family, or those more nearly related to the insane person-but not so with monomania.
"Marital Power Exemplified in Mrs. Packard's Trial, and Self-Defence from the Charge of Insanity"
Elizabeth Parsons Ware Packard
How the fathers of the church have used words, it is no rule for translators of the scriptures to follow; who oftentimes used words as the people did take them, and not as they signified in the apostles' time.
"Early Theories of Translation"
Flora Ross Amos

Famous quotes with Oftentimes

  • More oftentimes than not, you're automatically guilty before innocent.
    Anthony Anderson
  • I am but one member of a vast team made up of many organizations, officials, thousands of scientists, and millions of farmers - mostly small and humble - who for many years have been fighting a quiet, oftentimes losing war on the food production front.
    Norman Borlaug
  • And I might add the confidence with which distracted persons do oftentimes, when they are awake, think, they see black fiends in places, where there is no black object in sight without them.
    Robert Boyle
  • I'm oftentimes called away from my family... it's rather hard for me to be away from them. We're very close.
    Benjamin Bratt
  • My dad was a big believer in treating people well, oftentimes even when he himself wasn't well.
    Neil Cavuto

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