[adverb] - frequently; many timesI often wonder what he's really thinking.How often do you wash your hair?I don't often drink spirits.It's not often that you meet someone who you're instantly attracted to.I see my parents about once a month, but not as often as I'd like to.Christmas is often mild and wet in this country.As often as not (= Most times) when I make the effort to visit her, I wonder why I've even bothered.
OFTEN
Meaning of OFTEN in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012