Often
Example: They often work late hours
Definition
"Often" is an adverb used to describe an action or event that occurs frequently or many times within a particular period. For example, in the phrase 'They often work late hours,' it indicates that working late happens regularly but not always.
Etymology
The word "often" originates from the Old English word 'oft,' meaning 'frequently.' It evolved by adding the suffix '-en' to form an adverb, emphasizing repeated occurrence. Did you know? The 't' in 'often' was originally pronounced but became silent over time in some dialects.
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"Often" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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