# frequent vs frequently

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### frequent
*adjective · IPA /ˈfɹiː.kwənt/ · frequency rank #4,528*
Done or occurring often; common.

### frequently
*adverb · IPA /ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/ · frequency rank #2,678*
At frequent intervals.

## Source
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