Definitions
- Referring to something that happens often or repeatedly. - Describing a situation where something occurs with regularity or frequency. - Talking about an action or event that is common or happens frequently.
- Referring to something that happens frequently or regularly. - Describing a situation where something occurs with some degree of frequency. - Talking about an action or event that is common or happens often.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the frequency of an action or event.
- 2Both words are adverbs that modify verbs.
- 3Both words indicate repetition or regularity.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree: Frequently implies a higher frequency or occurrence than often.
- 2Formality: Frequently is more formal than often.
- 3Usage: Often is more commonly used in everyday language than frequently.
- 4Position: Often can be used at the beginning or end of a sentence, while frequently is usually placed before the verb.
- 5Emphasis: Frequently emphasizes the regularity of an action or event, while often simply indicates its frequency.
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Remember this!
Both frequently and often are adverbs that describe the frequency of an action or event. However, frequently implies a higher degree of repetition or regularity than often. Additionally, frequently is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language than often.
