Oftentimes
Oftentimes adverb - Many times.
Usage example: children oftentimes don't realize how quickly time passes
Sometimes is an antonym for oftentimes.
Sometimes
Sometimes adverb - On some occasions.
Usage example: sometimes I like to go skiing, and sometimes I prefer to stay inside where it's warm
Oftentimes is an antonym for sometimes.
Nearby Word: sometime
Both words in one sentence
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Anonymous Benefactor: You sometimes receive random donations, oftentimes from untraceable numbers.
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Oftentimes helping them fight off the zombies (dogs are invisible to them) and sometimes foolishly giving away their position with its loud barking.
Source: Post-Apocalyptic Dog -
Sometimes pertains to the plot but oftentimes is just an isolated joke (such as Lily being dressed as Carmen Miranda).
Source: Series / Modern Family
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