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oft
(ôft, ŏft)adv.
Often. Often used in combination: his oft-expressed philosophy; oft-repeated tales.
[Middle English, from Old English; see upo in Indo-European roots.]
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oft
(ɒft)adv
short for often (archaic or poetic except in combinations such as oft-repeated and oft-recurring)
[Old English oft; related to Old High German ofto]
OFT
(in Britain) abbreviation for
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) Office of Fair Trading
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of•ten
(ˈɔ fən, ˈɒf ən; ˈɔf tən, ˈɒf-)adv.
1. many times; frequently.
2. in many cases.
adj. 3. Archaic. frequent.
[1300–50; Middle English; variant (before vowels) of ofte oft]
syn: often, frequently, generally, usually refer to experiences that are habitual or customary. often and frequently are used interchangeably in most cases, but often implies numerous repetitions: We often go there; whereas frequently suggests repetition at comparatively short intervals: It happens frequently. generally emphasizes a broad or nearly universal quality: It is generally understood. He is generally liked. usually emphasizes time, and means in numerous instances: We usually have hot summers.
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Adv. | 1. | oft - many times at short intervals; "we often met over a cup of coffee" |
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