Definitions
- Describing something that happens often or occurs at regular intervals. - Referring to a high frequency of occurrence or repetition. - Talking about something that is common or happens with some regularity.
- Referring to something that happens again and again, often in a short period. - Describing an action that is done multiple times, sometimes excessively. - Talking about something that is repeated for emphasis or effect.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions that happen more than once.
- 2Both words can be used to describe habits or patterns.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Frequency: Frequently refers to something that happens often or at regular intervals, while repeatedly implies that something happens multiple times in a short period.
- 2Intensity: Repeatedly suggests a higher level of repetition or persistence than frequently.
- 3Duration: Repeatedly implies that the action is done over a shorter time frame than frequently.
- 4Emphasis: Repeatedly is used to emphasize the repetition of an action, while frequently simply describes how often something happens.
- 5Connotation: Frequently has a neutral connotation, while repeatedly can have a negative connotation if the action being repeated is unwanted or annoying.
Remember this!
Frequently and repeatedly are both adverbs that describe actions that happen more than once. However, frequently refers to something that happens often or at regular intervals, while repeatedly implies that something happens multiple times in a short period. Additionally, repeatedly suggests a higher level of repetition or persistence than frequently, and it can have a negative connotation if the action being repeated is unwanted or annoying.
