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frequently

/ˈfriː.kwənt.li/
fre · quent · ly
Adjective:frequent
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• adverb

1

Regularly or habitually; often or many times at short intervals.

Example

"Buses run frequently between the downtown terminal and the university campus."

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fresco
fresh
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'frequent' (from Latin 'frequentem', meaning 'crowded, repeated, or constant') combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frequently. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frequently
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