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Adverbs of frequency
- always [ˈɔːl.weɪz]
(adverb) - Definition:
- at all times, constantly during a certain period or regularly
- Example:
- They always go to church on Sundays.
- Antonym(s):never
- usually [juːʒʊəli]
(adverb) - Definition:
- most of the time, under normal conditions
- Example:
- Usually Anna doesn't enjoy reading.
- regularly [ˈrɛgjələrli]
(adverb) - Definition:
- with constant frequency or pattern
- Example:
- The four friends meet regularly.
- Synonym(s):normally
- normally [nɔː(ɹ).məlli]
(adverb) - Definition:
- under normal conditions, in the expected or customary manner
- Example:
- Normally, I eat breakfast at 6 am, but today, I got up late and didn't eat until 9.
- Synonym(s):usually
- constantly [ˈkɒnstəntli]
(adverb) - Definition:
- unchanged through time or space, steady in purpose, action, feeling, etc.
- Example:
- I am constantly reminding you to feed your pets.
- frequently [ˈfɹiː.kwəntli]
(adverb) - Definition:
- done or occuring many times
- Example:
- He frequently takes a break every two hours.
- mostly [ˈməʊstli]
(adverb) - Definition:
- more often than not, for the most part, on the whole
- Example:
- She mostly watches TV in the evening.
- Synonym(s):usually
- often [ˈɒfn]
(adverb) - Definition:
- many times
- Example:
- She often goes to the cinema because she loves watching movies.
- Synonym(s):frequently
- sometimes [ˈsʌmtaɪmz]
(adverb) - Definition:
- on certain occasions or in certain circumstances, but not always
- Example:
- Sometimes I sit and think, but mostly I just sit.
- Synonym(s):occasionally
- occasionally [əˈkeɪʒənəlli]
(adverb) - Definition:
- from time to time, once in a while
- Example:
- Occasionally they go out for dinner, but not very often.
- Synonym(s):sometimes
- rarely [ɹɛəli]
(adverb) - Definition:
- not occurring at a regular interval, not often
- Example:
- John rarely goes to the theatre, maybe once a year.
- Synonym(s):seldom
- never [ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)]
(adverb) - Definition:
- at no time
- Example:
- I hate pizza, that's why I never have any.
- Antonym(s):always
Put the adverbs of frequency in an order: from happening many times to happening at no time.
Source: http://www.learning-english-online.net/areas/vocabulary/parts-of-speech/adverbs/adverbs-of-frequency/
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