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Oftentimes
Frequency adverb![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'oftentimes' to describe actions that repeat at frequent intervals, but without specific regularity. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/zmqcc8lGz4vhPdaB2QgD6fZ4tc.webp)
Modern usage![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Oftentimes' is more common in contemporary speech and writing, and less formal than 'often'. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/EDlDfr3rct5N2r4AYDIW0qKiCGg.webp)
Emphasizing repetition![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'oftentimes' to emphasize the repeated nature of an event, making it stand out more than 'often'. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/i6h8bUDH8d4FSugzrfDUtVhCwM.webp)