Search Dictionary
Definition of oft

oft

/ɔːft/
oft
JUMP TO:

oft Lexical Profile

oft Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

Frequently; many times; often (now archaic, poetic, or used in hyphenated compounds such as oft-quoted).

Example

"The poet reflected on a tale he had heard oft in his youth."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for oft
Antonyms
View all antonyms for oft

Word Nuance & Usage

As a standalone adverb, "oft" is now archaic or poetic, though it remains common in modern English within hyphenated compound adjectives such as "oft-repeated", "oft-quoted", and "oft-cited".

• Rhymes for oft

• Nearby Words

offspring
offstage
offtrack
oft
often
oftentimes
ofttimes

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English oft, meaning "frequently" or "many times," of Proto-Germanic origin. The modern standard form "often" developed in Middle English by adding a final -en by analogy with "seldom" (Middle English selden).

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oft. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oft
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.