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Often times vs. Oftentimes
Often times
/ˈɔːfən taɪmz/Examples:
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Oftentimes
/ˈɒfəntaɪmz/Examples:
Oftentimes, dreams can reveal our true desires.She would oftentimes reminisce about her childhood.He found himself oftentimes lost in thought while commuting.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Both often times and oftentimes mean frequently or many times, but they are used in different contexts.
- Oftentimes is preferred in more formal writing, while often times is less standard and can be considered informal.
- Remember that often times is technically two words, but it's frequently seen as a mistake.
- If youre writing something formal or academic, stick to oftentimes' for clarity and correctness.
- In conversation, you might hear both, but oftentimes is generally the safer choice in written English.
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