Common frequency adverbsΒΆ

Adverb

CGEL Category / Function

Example

always

Temporal / Frequency

She always arrives on time.

usually

Temporal / Frequency

He usually eats breakfast at 7.

normally

Temporal / Frequency

We normally start work at 9.

often

Temporal / Frequency

They often visit their grandparents.

frequently

Temporal / Frequency

She frequently travels abroad.

sometimes

Temporal / Frequency

I sometimes go jogging in the morning.

occasionally

Temporal / Frequency

He occasionally helps with chores.

seldom

Temporal / Frequency

We seldom see him these days.

rarely

Temporal / Frequency

She rarely eats sweets.

hardly ever

Temporal / Frequency

I hardly ever watch TV.

never

Temporal / Frequency

He never smokes.

from time to time

Temporal / Frequency

From time to time, we go hiking.

every now and then

Temporal / Frequency

Every now and then, she calls her parents.