frequently

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/

//ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li// adv

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"frequently" is a 10-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“frequently” has 16 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #2,678. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#2,678
frequency rank, English
2,507
“F” headwords
16
tracked misspellings
2
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - At frequent intervals.

Corpus desk

Index EN-frequently · frequently · English

frequently · rank #2,678 · 16 variants · 2 confusables

  • FREQ-COMMON #2,678
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-LOW 2 pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 16 variants
  • BOOK-MID 2,507
  • PHOTO-FINISH expert

Nearest frequency peer: expert (-1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Rank peers near misspelling magnet “frequently”

Same rarity band: useful when a typo lands on a peer headword

corpus weight

What this shows “frequently” sits among these FrequencyWords peers; misspelling depth is tracked separately in the edit-distance chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

frequently vs frequent
80% similar
frequently vs frequency
80% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for frequently
PropertyValue
Headwordfrequently
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdverb
IPA/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/
Letters10
Frequency rank#2,678
Misspellings tracked16
Confusable pairs2
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “frequently”

This scale runs from the tiny cluster of words that carry ordinary speech (left) to the long tail of words almost nobody reaches for (right).frequentlylands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Same rarity band neighbours include “expert” (#2,677), “golf” (#2,679), “excuse” (#2,676). Among 2,507 “F” headwords, “frequently” is #2,678. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 16 spelling variants around frequently (IPA /ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/), anadverb. Corpus frequency is #2,678 among 2,507 “F” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 16 likely wrong-spelling variants for frequently, with forms such as "ferquently", "ffrequently", and "freqeuntly". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 2 confusable-pair relationships, "frequent", "frequency", since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

Etymologically, the entry records: From frequent + -ly. The correct English form is frequently, spelled F-R-E-Q-U-E-N-T-L-Y.

Definition

  1. 1
    At frequent intervals.
  2. 2
    For infinitely many terms of the sequence.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how frequently appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. This question arises frequently.
  2. He was enrolled but frequently didn't attend class.

Etymology

From frequent + -ly.

Synonyms

oftenoftenlyoftentimes

Antonyms

infrequentlyoccasionallyrarely

This word in other languages

frecuentemente(Español)fréquemment(Français)häufig(Deutsch)amiúde(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ferquently
  • ffrequently
  • freqeuntly
  • freqquently
  • frequenlty
  • frequenntly
  • frequentlly
  • frequentlyy
  • frequenttly
  • frequentyl
  • frequetnly
  • frequnetly
  • freuqently
  • frqeuently
  • frrequently
  • rfequently

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of frequently - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

ferquently2ffrequently1freqeuntly2freqquently1frequenlty2frequenntly1frequentlly1frequentlyy1
Edit distance from "frequently"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "frequently"?
"frequently" is spelled F-R-E-Q-U-E-N-T-L-Y. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/.
What does "frequently" mean?
As an adverb, "frequently" means: At frequent intervals.
What words are commonly confused with "frequently"?
"frequently" is commonly confused with "frequent", "frequency". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "frequently"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "frequently" is /ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "frequently"?
From frequent + -ly. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "frequently", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 10 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

employment#2,674importance#2,683depression#2,670performing#2,692

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (16 here; floor ≥5).

experiences16 variantscompetitive16 variantsresistance16 variantspoliticians16 variants

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list