"Oftentimes" vs "often times"

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"Oftentimes" vs "often times"

Both 'oftentimes' and 'often times' are correct, but 'oftentimes' is more commonly used in modern English. 'Often times' is considered slightly more formal and less common.

Last Updated: April 01, 2024

It means 'frequently' or 'many times' and is used to indicate a high frequency of occurrence.

Examples:

Oftentimes, I find myself lost in thought.
She would oftentimes go for a walk in the park.
Oftentimes, the simplest solution is the best one.
He would oftentimes forget his keys at home.
Oftentimes, the weather in this city is unpredictable.

Alternatives:

often
frequently
many times
regularly
repeatedly

It also means 'frequently' or 'many times' and can be used in a slightly more formal context.

Examples:

He would often times arrive late to work.
Often times, the results of the experiment were inconclusive.
She would often times spend hours reading in the library.
The teacher would often times assign extra homework.
Often times, the solution to the problem is right in front of us.

Alternatives:

oftentimes
often
frequently
many times
regularly

Answer 1

Oftentimes

This is a correct and commonly used phrase in modern English.

Answer 2

often times

This is a correct phrase, but less commonly used in modern English.

"Oftentimes" vs "often times"

Oftentimes

often times

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