B2adjective 1K

Frequent

UK //ˈfriːkwənt// US //ˈfrikwənt// Pronunciation

Definition

Happening often or repeatedly.

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In simple words: Something that happens often.

Examples

• She is a frequent visitor to the museum.
• We noticed frequent changes in the weather.
• He has a frequent habit of arriving late.
• There are frequent updates on the project status.
• Patients need to report any frequent symptoms to their doctor.

Usage notes

Use 'frequent' to describe events or actions that occur regularly. It's suitable in both formal and informal contexts.

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Grammar pattern

frequent + object

Memory hint

Think of 'frequency' – often being there!

Collocations

• frequent flyer
• frequent changes
• frequent meetings

Synonyms

• common
• regular
• recurrent
• habitual
• occasional

Antonyms

• rare
• infrequent

Common mistakes

• Confusing 'frequent' with 'frequently' (adverb form).
• Using 'frequent' with uncountable nouns incorrectly.
• Forgetting to use 'the' before 'frequent' when talking about specific instances.