Never and Oftentimes

Never

Never adverb - At no time.

Oftentimes is an antonym for never.

Oftentimes

Oftentimes adverb - Many times.
Usage example: children oftentimes don't realize how quickly time passes

Never is an antonym for oftentimes in over and over again topic.

Both words in one sentence

  • Western Animation / Thundarr the Barbarian Never Say "Die": "Destroy" was used in reference to humans and other living beings oftentimes when "kill" was clearly meant.
  • Oftentimes, things would be a lot worse if she had never been involved to begin with.
  • The fact that many "Scare 'Em Straight" driver education films of the era came without disclaimers (and oftentimes, the teacher never warned his students) made these films even more anvilicious.
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