ofttimes

Meanings

• adverb

  happening frequently or regularly; oft or oftener than usual

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Synonyms

oftentimes

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Variants

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ofttimes

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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 'ofttimes' is not commonly used in everyday speech and is more often found in formal writing or literature.

2. In Middle English, 'ofttimes' was also used as a noun to mean 'a frequent occurrence'.

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Related Concepts

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1. frequency: The number of occurrences of a particular event or situation within a given time period.

2. repetition: The act of repeating something, often with the intention of emphasizing or reinforcing its importance.

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In literature, 'ofttimes' is used to express frequency or repetition. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing', Beatrice says, 'I had rather hear my dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me'. To which Benedick replies, 'I would the fool had studied a little more, and learned to dissemble a little better, for he is a clever dog; but I will allow, he is 'ofttimes' in the right'. Here, 'ofttimes' is used to emphasize the frequent occurrence of the dog's barking and the man's swearing.

How to Memorize "ofttimes"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'ofttimes' written out multiple times to emphasize its meaning of 'happening frequently'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ofttimes' with the image of a clock ticking frequently or a merry-go-round that keeps going round and round.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Ofttimes is fun, fun, fun!' to help remember the word's meaning.

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