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. |