Basic Details
Word: Frequently
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: Happening often or many times.
Synonyms: Often, regularly, repeatedly
Antonyms: Rarely, infrequently
Idioms and Phrases
- Frequently asked questions: Common questions people ask about a topic. Example: "The website has a section for frequently asked questions to help visitors find answers quickly."
- As busy as a bee: Very active and working hard. Example: "She is frequently as busy as a bee during exam season, studying for multiple subjects."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We frequently visit the library to borrow new books and read in a quiet place.
Example 2: The teacher frequently reminds us to complete our homework on time.
Example 3: She frequently updates her blog with interesting recipes that she creates.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "frequently" comes from the Latin word "frequentare," which means "to visit often"? This shows how long people have been using the concept of frequency since ancient times!
Famous Quote
"Things that matter most must never be at the mercy of things that matter least." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "frequently" mean?
a) Happening rarely
b) Happening every day
c) Happening often
d) Happening once
Answer: c) Happening often
2. Which of these is a synonym of "frequently"?
a) Sometimes
b) Often
c) Seldom
d) Now and then
Answer: b) Often
3. Which sentence uses "frequently" correctly?
a) He frequently plays football on weekends.
b) She is frequently a cat.
c) They frequently went to the moon.
d) I frequently read a page.
Answer: a) He frequently plays football on weekends.
4. Which idiom refers to common questions people ask?
a) All in good time
b) Frequently asked questions
c) A piece of cake
d) As cool as a cucumber
Answer: b) Frequently asked questions
5. What is the opposite of "frequently"?
a) Always
b) Rarely
c) Carefully
d) Sometimes
Answer: b) Rarely
