Frequent
/ˈfriːkwənt/
Definitions
2 meaningsHappening or occurring often.
/ˈfriːkwənt/
Happening often; at short intervals
We make frequent trips to the library.
💡 Simply: Imagine your best friend comes over to your house *frequently*, like every day! That means they come over a lot, and you see them often.
👶 For kids: Happening a lot of times.
More Examples
She has frequent headaches.
The store has frequent sales.
How It's Used
"The bus service is frequent during rush hour."
"Frequent handwashing is recommended during flu season."
To visit or be in a place often or habitually.
/frɪˈkwɛnt/
To visit or go to a place often.
She frequents the gym to stay in shape.
💡 Simply: If you *frequent* a specific restaurant, it's because you really like it and go there a lot! It's your go-to place.
👶 For kids: To go somewhere a lot.
More Examples
Many tourists frequent the art museum.
I used to frequent that bookstore when I was younger.
How It's Used
"He frequents the local coffee shop every morning."
"Customers often frequent the online store."
From Latin *frequens* 'crowded, numerous'. The word evolved through French, carrying the sense of being often repeated or occurring at short intervals.
In older texts, 'frequent' was sometimes used to mean 'crowded' or 'numerous', but this usage is largely obsolete.
Memory tip
Think of a frequent visitor – they come often.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: frequens