oftentimes
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for oftentimes, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — Often; frequently. A slightly old-fashioned or formal variant of "often".
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Etymology
From Middle English oftentymes, built from "often" plus "time" plus the adverbial "-s" ending.
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What does “oftentimes” mean?
The word “oftentimes” means often; frequently. A slightly old-fashioned or formal variant of "often". In plain terms, just another way of saying "often", slightly more formal-sounding.
How do you pronounce “oftentimes”?
“Oftentimes” is pronounced OF-uhn-tymz (/ˈɔf.ənˌtaɪmz/ in IPA).
How do you use “oftentimes” in a sentence?
Here is “oftentimes” used in a sentence: “Oftentimes, the simplest solution is the best one.”
What part of speech is “oftentimes”?
“Oftentimes” is an adverb.
Where does the word “oftentimes” come from?
The word “oftentimes” comes from Middle English. From Middle English oftentymes, built from "often" plus "time" plus the adverbial "-s" ending.