oftentimes

Meanings

• adverb

  occurring or happening frequently

• adverb

  on various occasions

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈɔf.tənˌtaɪmz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

oftentime

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with oftentimes
times , mimes , chimes

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Variants

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oftentimes

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Etymology

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from old english oft + time

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Trivia

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1. The word 'oftentimes' is an old english word that has been in use since around the 13th century.

2. In the bible, the phrase 'oftentimes' appears in the book of psalms, where it is used to describe God's love and faithfulness towards his people.

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Related Concepts

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1. frequency: The number of occurrences of something in a given time period

2. repetition: The act of saying or doing something again

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Culture

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Oftentimes is an old english word that has been used in various forms of literature and poetry to convey the idea of something happening frequently or on various occasions. For example, in Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth', the character Lady Macbeth uses the word 'oft' to describe her plan to kill King Duncan, implying that she has thought about it many times before.

How to Memorize "oftentimes"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'oftentimes' written out and imagine it meaning 'happening frequently' or 'on various occasions'. For example, you could imagine a clock ticking frequently or a calendar with many marked dates.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oftentimes' with the idea of something happening repeatedly or on multiple occasions. For example, you could associate it with a game of chance where you roll dice multiple times to get a certain outcome.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Oftentimes equals Often' to remember the meaning of the word. This can help you remember that 'oftentimes' means 'often' or 'on various occasions'.

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