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Grammar : Adv
Spell : free-kwuhnt-lee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfri kwənt li



Definition of frequently

Origin :
  • 1530s, from frequent (adj.) + -ly (2).
  • adv commonly, repeatedly
Example sentences :
  • For that matter she frequently went to all three the same day.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • This day her thoughts were on Peter frequently because she intended to see him that night.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • The officers, haggard but tireless, aroused them frequently.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • From that time her anger was frequently restrained by the sight or the mention of the book.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • Female performers are frequently expected to drink with the patrons.
  • Extract from : « Government by the Brewers? » by Adolph Keitel
  • He frequently spoke to me of her ladyship in terms of the warmest approbation.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • A girl is frequently betrothed to a man as soon as she is born.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • In this manner he frequently spoke of it, as if he believed there were a virtue in the image.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
  • Skim it well, and stir it frequently with a wooden or silver spoon.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • Turn them frequently with a pair of steak-tongs, or with a knife and fork.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

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