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I don't swim that often vs I swim not so often

Both phrases are correct, but "I don't swim that often" is more commonly used and sounds more natural in English. It follows the standard structure of negating the verb 'swim' with 'don't' and using the adverb 'often' to describe the frequency.

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I don't swim that often

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker does not swim frequently. It follows the standard structure of negating the verb 'swim' with 'don't' and using the adverb 'often' to describe the frequency.

Examples:

  • I don't swim that often, but I enjoy it when I do.
  • She doesn't swim that often because she prefers other forms of exercise.
  • We met at the Westin in Palo Alto on the weekend of our elder siblings' graduation from Stanford. I don't swim that often but found myself pretty stoned in the ...
  • Apr 15, 2015 ... I don't swim that often, but do you have any advice on protecting natural hair from the chemicals in the water? Read more Show less. Reply · 1 ...
  • Perdue: My favorite event would probably be the 50 free but I don't swim that often. Of what I swim on a normal basis I'd say my favorite is the 200 free, when I' m ...
  • Nov 26, 2010 ... Other than taking a dip to cool off while tanning on a hot sandy beach, I don't swim that often. But, in my commitment to trying a variety of ...

Alternatives:

  • I rarely swim
  • I hardly ever swim
  • I seldom swim
  • I swim infrequently
  • I'm not a frequent swimmer

I swim not so often

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase is also used to express that the speaker does not swim frequently. However, it is less common and sounds slightly awkward compared to the more standard structure of 'I don't swim that often.'

Alternatives:

  • I don't swim that often
  • I swim infrequently
  • I'm not a frequent swimmer
  • I hardly ever swim
  • I seldom swim

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