OFTEN


Meaning of OFTEN in English

adv. (oftener, oftenest)

1. a frequently; many times. b at short intervals.

2 in many instances.

Phrases and idioms:

as often as not in roughly half the instances.

Etymology: ME: extended f. OFT, prob. after selden SELDOM

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.