oftentimes
pronunciation
How to pronounce oftentimes in British English:
UK [ˈɒfntaɪmz]
How to pronounce oftentimes in American English:
US [ˈɔfntaɪmz]
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- Adverb:
- many times at short intervals
Word Origin
- oftentimes
- extended form of often, attested from early 15c.
Example
- 1. Oftentimes we fixate our minds on the way things can be , should be , or will be someday .
- 2. Instead of covering up imperfections , oftentimes , the best approach is to gracefully admit to them when they happen .
- 3. Oftentimes I have hated in self-defense ; but if I were stronger I would not have used such a weapon .
- 4. And oftentimes they are also the cause of happiness in others me in particular .
- 5. All the while , oftentimes the food is suspect , both in terms of quality and nutritional value .