often
['ɒ:fn]
ad. 常, 常常



often
[ adv ]

1. many times at short intervals

<adv.all>
we often met over a cup of coffee

2. frequently or in great quantities

<adv.all>
I don't drink much
I don't travel much

3. in many cases or instances

<adv.all>

Often \Of"ten\ ([o^]f"'n; 115), adv. [Compar. {Oftener}
([o^]f"'n*[~e]r); superl. {Oftenest}.] [Formerly also ofte,
fr. oft. See {Oft}., adv.]
Frequently; many times; not seldom.


Often \Of"ten\, a.
Frequent; common; repeated. [R.] ``Thine often infirmities.''
--1 Tim. v. 23.

And weary thee with often welcomes. --Beau. & Fl.