How Do You Spell FREQUENT?

Pronunciation: [fɹˈiːkwənt] (IPA)

The word "frequent" is spelled with two syllables and can be transcribed using the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˈfriːkwənt/. The first syllable "free" is pronounced as "free" with a long "e" sound, while the second syllable "quent" is pronounced with a short "u" sound (like "kwent"). The stress is placed on the first syllable. "Frequent" means occurring or happening often and is commonly used to describe something that happens regularly or repeatedly.

FREQUENT Meaning and Definition

1. Frequent is an adjective that describes something or someone that occurs, happens, or is seen repeatedly, often, or regularly. It is the opposite of being rare or infrequent. The word can be used in various contexts to express the degree of occurrence or regularity of an event, activity, or action.

   In relation to time, frequent can indicate something that happens regularly or at short intervals. For example, a frequent traveler refers to a person who travels often or extensively. In terms of visiting a place, frequent can describe someone who visits a particular location on a regular basis or with great regularity. A frequent diner may visit a restaurant regularly or multiple times within a certain timeframe.

   Frequent can also describe a person who is a familiar presence in a specific location or establishment due to repeated visits or patronage. For instance, a frequent customer is someone who visits a particular store or business regularly. In the digital realm, frequent can be used to describe someone who consistently uses or visits a website, application, or platform.

   Overall, frequent signifies the regular, repeated, or often occurrence of an action, event, or activity either in terms of time, place, or usage.

2. • Frequently.

   • Often seen; often done; often occurring.

   • To visit often or habitually.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for FREQUENT *

• frequest 15.2941176%
• frequesnt 10%
• frecuent 8.8235294%
• frequnet 7.6470588%
• fequent 5.8823529%
• frequant 5.8823529%
• frquent 5.2941176%
• frenquent 3.5294117%
• requent 2.3529411%
• freuqent 1.7647058%
• freaquent 1.1764705%
• frequentl 1.1764705%
• freqeunt 1.1764705%
• freequent 1.1764705%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of FREQUENT

The word frequent originated from the Latin word frequens, which means crowded, numerous, or repeated. This Latin term is derived from the Indo-European root bher(e)g, meaning to press or to crowd. Frequent entered the English language in the late 15th century, with the general sense of to visit often or occurring at short intervals. Over time, it developed into its current meaning of happening or occurring regularly or repeatedly.

Similar spelling words for FREQUENT

• fragment,
• frequenter,
• frequence,
• freshen,
• free agent,
• fragmentize,
• fragmented,
• frequently,
• friesen,
• frozen,
• frequency,
• fragmental,
• fragmentary,
• fragmentise.

Conjugate verb Frequent

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have frequented

you would have frequented

he/she/it would have frequented

we would have frequented

they would have frequented

I would have frequent

you would have frequent

he/she/it would have frequent

we would have frequent

they would have frequent

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been frequenting

you would have been frequenting

he/she/it would have been frequenting

we would have been frequenting

they would have been frequenting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would frequent

you would frequent

he/she/it would frequent

we would frequent

they would frequent

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be frequenting

you would be frequenting

he/she/it would be frequenting

we would be frequenting

they would be frequenting

FUTURE

I will frequent

you will frequent

he/she/it will frequent

we will frequent

they will frequent

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be frequenting

you will be frequenting

he/she/it will be frequenting

we will be frequenting

they will be frequenting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have frequented

you will have frequented

he/she/it will have frequented

we will have frequented

they will have frequented

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been frequenting

you will have been frequenting

he/she/it will have been frequenting

we will have been frequenting

they will have been frequenting

IMPERATIVE

you frequent

we let´s frequent

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to frequent

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was frequenting

you were frequenting

he/she/it was frequenting

we were frequenting

they were frequenting

PAST PARTICIPLE

frequented

PAST PERFECT

I had frequented

you had frequented

he/she/it had frequented

we had frequented

they had frequented

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been frequenting

you had been frequenting

he/she/it had been frequenting

we had been frequenting

they had been frequenting

PRESENT

I frequent

you frequent

he/she/it frequents

we frequent

they frequent

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am frequenting

you are frequenting

he/she/it is frequenting

we are frequenting

they are frequenting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

frequenting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have frequented

you have frequented

he/she/it has frequented

we have frequented

they have frequented

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been frequenting

you have been frequenting

he/she/it has been frequenting

we have been frequenting

they have been frequenting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it frequent

SIMPLE PAST

I frequented

you frequented

he/she/it frequented

we frequented

they frequented