There are many words that showcase the frequency of a certain activity. Such words are called frequency adverbs. So, here is a list of frequency expressions.
Frequency Expression Words List
As you can see these words show the frequency of an activity. It can be very high, very low or periodic.
| Always | Often | Rarely | Yearly |
| Usually | Frequently | Periodically | Never |
| Normally | Sometimes | Daily | Seldom |
| Generally | Occasionally | Weekly | Once |
| Often | Very Often | Monthly | Twice |
Now, here is a chart of these words showing the percentage of frequency, from high to low.
| Percentage | Words |
| 100% | Always, Daily, Every time |
| 90% | Usually |
| 80% | Normally, Generally, Mostly |
| 70% | Frequently, Very Often |
| 60% | Often |
| 50% | Sometimes |
| 40% | Occasionally |
| 30% | Rarely |
| 20% | Seldom |
| 10% | Hardly Ever |
| 0% | Never |
Frequency Expressions Sentence Examples
Below are some examples of these words:
- I brush my teeth twice a day
- I take a bath once a day
- We all go out to eat very often
- Mark and I get a haircut monthly
- The institute conducts tests and seminars periodically
- As I am busy these days, it is difficult for me to go to the gym daily
- When Martin was a child, he rarely ever went out to play with his friends
- Never have I ever tried to hold my breath underwater for a long time
- Sometimes, it is okay to take a leave and enjoy the day with your loved ones
- My old friends meet up with me occasionally
There are some adverbs used before the main verb. Here are some examples of them.
- I usually sleep at 12 in the midnight
- I rarely ever look out the window in trains
There are also some adverbs used after the main verb. So, here are a few examples of them.
- She has her piano classes everyday
- He receives his payment on a monthly basis
- During his college days, Ramesh used to meditate daily
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