Oftentime

//ˈɒfəntaɪm// adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective

1
(elsewhere, archaic) Synonym of frequent. US, not-comparable, rare

Adverb

1
(elsewhere, archaic) Synonym of oftentimes. US, not-comparable, uncommon

Synonyms

common everyday frequent habitual many oftentimes

Etymology

Inherited from the Middle English oftyntyme; equivalent to often + time. Compare oftentimes.

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