frequent

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt/

UK: /ˈfɹiː.kwənt/

FɹIː · kwənt (2 syllables)

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Definition

Done or occurring often; common.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

  • "I take frequent breaks so I don't get too tired."
  • "There are frequent trains to the beach available."
  • "I am a frequent visitor to that city."
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