(chiefly US, uncommon) (elsewhere, archaic) often, frequently

(chiefly US, uncommon) (elsewhere, archaic) Synonym of oftentimes

(chiefly US, rare) (elsewhere, archaic) Synonym of frequent

(dated) superlative form of often: most often

A common phrase for initiating conversation with a stranger, especially one for seeking romantic involvement.

Alternative form of proverbs run in pairs

(chiefly poetic, dialect) Most often (superlative form of oft: most oft)

(nonstandard) often

(rare) The quality of happening often; frequency.

(obsolete) often; frequently