Definition of "often"

Kid-friendly meaning of often, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "often" mean?

often (adverb) — many times, again and again.

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Example sentences using "often"

Grade K–2
I often help my mom.
Grade 3–5
She often stays after school to work on the big art project with her friends.
Grade 6–8
What you do often is what shapes you, much more reliably than what you do once in a really impressive burst of effort.

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