Frequently and Once

Frequently

Frequently adverb - Many times.
Usage example: our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking

Once is an antonym for frequently.

Once

Once adverb - At an earlier or previous time.

Frequently is an antonym for once.

Both words in one sentence

  • They frequently sacrifice men to Artemis once they've drugged them with the wine.
  • From 28 Days Later, "In the House, In a Heartbeat," which is used once in the climax of the movie, is frequently treated as the movie's theme.
  • Comically Missing the Point: Aside from Hope doing this quite frequently, Sara does it once, when getting lectured by Kayla.
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