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   often

   /ˈɒf(ə)n/

   adverb

   • 1. frequently; many times: "he often goes for long walks by himself"
   • ▪ in many instances: "vocabulary often reflects social standing"

   Word Origin Middle English: extended form of oft, probably influenced by selden‘seldom’. Early examples appear to be northern English; the word became general in the 16th century.

   Scrabble Points: 8

   • O

     1

   • F

     4

   • T

     1

   • E

     1

   • N

     1

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