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frequent.

Done or occurring often; common.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈfɹiː.kwənt/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. Done or occurring often; common.

    I take frequent breaks so I don't get too tired.
    There are frequent trains to the beach available.
  2. Occurring at short intervals.

  3. Addicted to any course of conduct; inclined to indulge in any practice; habitual; persistent.

  4. Full; crowded; thronged.

    obsolete
  5. Often or commonly reported.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Old French frequent, from Latin frequens (“crowded, crammed, frequent, repeated, etc.”), possibly from a Proto-Indo-European *bʰrekʷ- (“to cram together”).

verb/fɹɪˈkwɛnt/UK
  1. To visit often.

    transitive
    I used to frequent that restaurant.
Where this word comes from

From Old French frequenter, from Latin frequentare (“to fill, crowd, visit often, do or use often, etc.”), from frequens (“frequent, crowded”).

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