Antonyms for oft

Grammar : Adv

Spell : awft, oft

Phonetic Transcription : ɔft, ɒft

Definition of oft

Origin : Old English oft "often, frequently," from Proto-Germanic *ofta- "frequently" (cf. Old Frisian ofta, Danish ofte, Old High German ofto, German oft, Old Norse opt, Gothic ufta "often"), of unknown origin. Archaic except in compounds (e.g. oft-told), and replaced by its derivative often.

As in much : adv greatly, a lot
As in repeatedly : adv over and over again
As in habitually : adv usually
As in frequently : adv commonly, repeatedly

Example sentences :

The happiest of us has been weary of her many a time and oft.
Extract from : « The Hall of Fantasy (From "Mosses From An Old Manse") » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

His oft quoted maxim was, "It is better to wear out than to rust out."
Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin

And many a time and oft it do be coming and us not thinking of it.
Extract from : « A Singer from the Sea » by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr

Many a time and oft he has let me go to St. Penfer when it was raining and blowing.
Extract from : « A Singer from the Sea » by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr

"I've oft telt thee so," said Mattha, not fearing the character of a Job's comforter.
Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine

Her mere beauty had oft been praised, and in terms that glowed like fire.
Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini

Then as now the oft quoted maxim stands that man is what he eats.
Extract from : « Cooking and Dining in Imperial Rome » by Apicius

Thus it befell, as oft is said, that many are the Kings ears.
Extract from : « The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant (Harald Haardraade) » by Snorri Sturluson

When yet a child I oft have dried my tears when thou hast smil'd.
Extract from : « Endymion » by John Keats

I oft sat beside him in the Circus or at the games last year.
Extract from : « "Unto Caesar" » by Baroness Emmuska Orczy

Synonyms for oft

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