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Definition of ofttimes

ofttimes

/ˈɔːf.taɪmz/
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• adverb

1

Frequently or on many occasions; oftentimes (now chiefly archaic or literary).

Example

"The old mariner would ofttimes sit by the harbor and recount tales of his youth."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily an archaic or literary variant of 'oftentimes' or 'often', 'ofttimes' is rarely used in contemporary prose outside of poetry, historical fiction, or deliberately elevated styles.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of the adverb 'oft' (from Old English 'oft', meaning frequently) and the plural noun 'times', with the final '-s' functioning as an adverbial genitive suffix.

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