oftentimes

UK: ˈɒf.ən.taɪmz | US: ˈɔːf.ən.taɪmz

Definition

  1. adv. on many occasions; frequently (synonym of "often")

Structure
often <frequent>times <occasions>
Etymology

"Oftentimes" is a compound of "often" (from Old English oft, meaning "frequent") and "times" (from Old English tīma, meaning "occasions"). The word emerged in Middle English as a reinforced form of "often," emphasizing repeated occurrences. While archaic in modern usage, it retains a poetic or formal tone.

Examples

  1. Oftentimes, the simplest solutions are the most effective.

  2. He would, oftentimes, wander alone in the woods.

  3. Oftentimes, history repeats itself in unexpected ways.

  4. She found herself, oftentimes, lost in thought.

  5. Oftentimes, patience yields better results than haste.