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often

часто

Meaning of often

many times

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EN-UK/ˈɒfən/
EN-US/ˈɔfən/
RU[ˈt͡ɕasto]
RUофтэн
often
often - часто
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often with Russian translation

often usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

He often swaps gardening tips with neighbours at the allotment.

Он часто обменивается советами по садоводству с соседями на участке.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

They often try new recipes together at weekends .

Они часто пробуют вместе новые рецепты в выходные .

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often belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

often
часто
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early
late
today
all day
this morning

often synonyms

Related words worth learning together

often
Общее, нейтральное слово для частоты — «часто».
frequently
Более формальное, чуть точнее по стилю, чем 'often'.
oftentimes
Немного книжное/устаревшее по стилю, близко к «часто».
many times
Фразовый эквивалент, означает 'много раз' — количественный акцент.
on many occasions
Более формальная фраза: эквивалент 'много раз', часто используется в официальной речи.
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🇬🇧en

Общее, нейтральное слово для частоты — «часто».

A1Very Often

I often go to the gym.

🇬🇧en

Более формальное, чуть точнее по стилю, чем 'often'.

A2Very Often

She frequently visits museums.

O
🇬🇧en
oftentimes

Немного книжное/устаревшее по стилю, близко к «часто».

A2Rarely

Oftentimes, I forget my keys.

M
🇬🇧en
many times

Фразовый эквивалент, означает 'много раз' — количественный акцент.

A1Often

I've seen that movie many times.

O
🇬🇧en
on many occasions

Более формальная фраза: эквивалент 'много раз', часто используется в официальной речи.

A2Rarely

I've met her on many occasions.

🇬🇧en

Означает «как правило», подразумевает типичность или регулярность, не только частоту.

A1Very Often

I usually wake up at 7.

🇬🇧en

Подчёркивает периодичность и стабильность во времени.

A2Often

He exercises regularly.

🇬🇧en

Подчёркивает многократность действий, иногда с оттенком настойчивости или нежелательности.

A2Often

She has repeatedly warned him.

🇬🇧en

Идиома, подчеркивает повторяемость событий (неоднократно).

A2Often

Time and again she has proved her skill.

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What does often mean?

many times

How do you pronounce often?

often is pronounced as /ˈɒfən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is often used in a sentence?

He often swaps gardening tips with neighbours at the allotment. Translation: Он часто обменивается советами по садоводству с соседями на участке.

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