Synonyms for often
ˈɔ fən, ˈɒf ən; ˈɔf tən, ˈɒf-of·ten

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1. oftenadverb

   Synonyms:
   frequently

   Antonyms:
   seldom, rarely, infrequently

2. oftenadverb

   Frequently, many times.

   Synonyms:
   frequently

   Antonyms:
   infrequently, seldom, rarely

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1. often

   Synonyms:
   frequently, repeatedly

   Antonyms:
   infrequently, seldom

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1. frequently, often, oftentimes, oft, ofttimesadverb

   many times at short intervals

   "we often met over a cup of coffee"

   Synonyms:
   ofttimes, oftentimes, frequently, much, a great deal, oft

   Antonyms:
   rarely, seldom

2. much, a great deal, oftenadverb

   frequently or in great quantities

   "I don't drink much"; "I don't travel much"

   Synonyms:
   oft, a great deal, practically, a lot, oftentimes, very much, frequently, lots, a good deal, much, ofttimes

   Antonyms:
   rarely, seldom

3. oftenadverb

   in many cases or instances

   Synonyms:
   ofttimes, oftentimes, frequently, much, a great deal, oft

   Antonyms:
   rarely, seldom

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1. oftenadjective

   Synonyms:
   frequently, repeatedly, not seldom, many times, not rarely

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1. oftenadverb

   Synonyms:
   frequently, repeatedly, oftentimes, ofttimes

   Antonyms:
   seldom, infrequently

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1. List of paraphrases for "often":

   frequently, commonly, usually, sometimes, frequency, frequent, oftentimes, recurrent, generally, regularly, mostly, typically, repeatedly, normally, rarely, always

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1. David Smilde:

   In all situations of transitional justice there is a really difficult issue and that is that fighting against impunity and facilitating a transition often work in opposite directions.

2. Scott Berkowitz:

   History shows us that when high-profile allegations such as these are in the news it often causes others to reach out too. This story has clearly resonated with survivors, and has led thousands to reach out for help for the first time.

3. Schools Manuel Rivera:

   Unfortunately, incidents such as this are happening more often in schools across America.

4. William Sessions:

   Looking back on my life, I wish I'd stepped forward and made a fool of myself more often when I was younger -- because when you do, you find out you can do it.

5. Siddharth Astir:

   In the journey called life, we often forget to enjoy the scenery in our efforts to stay on the road