1. (

• frequently ,
• often ,
• oftentimes ,
• oft ,
• ofttimes

) many times at short intervals; "we often met over a cup of coffee" ;

2. (

• much ,
• a_great_deal ,
• often ,

) frequently or in great quantities; "I don't drink much"; "I don't travel much" ;

3. (

• often ,

) in many cases or instances ;