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 Subject: Oftentimes vs Often  Sat 7 Sep - 23:06 |
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 When people use oftentimes in writing,it's OK,but it’s not technically incorrect.However it’s still not a mark of good writing.It’s one of those built-in redundancies.
The definition of often already implies the element of time. As a result, oftentimes is at least partially repetitive. It’s like saying you get up at 7 am in the morning on weekday days.
Which is right, oftentimes or often times?
Although neither is really wrong, it’s better to keep it simple and use often instead. Or pick a super synonym, such as frequently, usually, or habitually. Even time and again is often better than oftentimes. |
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