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Comparing often and oftentimes: What's the difference?

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Anwar Kareem 28/09/2024, 19:02

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Often and oftentimes. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both "often" and "oftentimes" are adverbs used to describe frequency.

What is different?

"Often" is more commonly used and is slightly less formal than "oftentimes".

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for often) and oftentimes

Examples of usage

Often

I often go for a walk in the evenings.
She often reads before bed.

Oftentimes

Oftentimes, I find myself thinking about the past.
He is oftentimes late to meetings.

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