oft

adverb

ˈȯft How to pronounce oft (audio)
Definition of oftnext
as in often
many times as I have oft said, you need to look before you leap

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Recent Examples of oft Rendon, 34, has been oft-injured as an Angel and has publicly sparred with his current employer on multiple occasions. — Chris Branch, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025 Puked, out-duked and oft rebuked this holy day’s unholy hat trick. — Emily St. Martin, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2025 George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence, was born into a tumultuous family oft engaged in power struggles. — Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Feb. 2025 From Walgreens and Red Lobster to Big Lots and Family Dollar, hundreds of retail locations went dark as part of an ongoing, years-long trend oft attributed to the ongoing economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the prevalence of online shopping. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for oft
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oft
  1. often
  2. frequently
  3. constantly
  4. repeatedly
Adverb
  • But the rest had authentic-sounding clicks, whistles and burst pulses—rapid sequences of clicks that dolphins often utter during fighting and other close-proximity behavior.
    — Melissa Hobson, Scientific American, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The statement suggests that the patient’s liver enzymes were elevated, which often indicates damage to cells in the organ and is an issue that has been linked to some other obesity drugs.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of often
Adverb
  • His paintings frequently depict flowering trees, grassy fields and blue swimming pools under languid skies.
    — Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Before orbital data centers can take off in a big way, technologists must make sure that the technology can withstand the harsh environment of space, especially the strong radiation that frequently shortens the lifespan of electronic devices.
    — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of frequently
Adverb
  • Just leave your inability to suspend biblical amounts of disbelief at the door, and prepare to experience the absolute bone-chilling horror that is a constantly pinging smartphone.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Since the launch of Billboard Arabia in 2023, Manal has been a recurring presence—an artist whose work constantly challenges norms and celebrates female empowerment.
    — Nour Ezzedine, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • The prosecution repeatedly showed graphic crime scene images during its presentation.
    — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • But the Trump administration has repeatedly criticized foreign aid as wasteful and accused agencies like USAID of pursuing political agendas.
    — Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of repeatedly

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“Oft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oft. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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