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
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. 2012