B1 adverb
frequently
/ˈfriːkwəntli/
- Meaning
- often; happening many times or at short intervals
- Example
- "He frequently travels abroad for work."
- Similar & related words
- oftenregularlyrepeatedlycommonlyfrequentfrequencyinfrequently
- How to use it
- As an adverb, "frequently" modifies a verb or a whole sentence. Position matters: try it before the main verb, after "be", and at the start of a sentence — and notice which position sounds most natural.
- Common mistake
- Position it before the main verb but after 'be': 'He frequently travels' but 'He is frequently late'.