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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5) - Adverbs of Frequency

Here, you will learn some Adverbs of Frequency that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (5)
always
[Adverb]

at all times, without any exceptions

Ex: She is always ready to help others .
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never
[Adverb]

not at any point in time

Ex: This old clock never worked properly , not even when it was new .
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often
[Adverb]

on many occasions

Ex: He often attends cultural events in the city .
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sometimes
[Adverb]

on some occasions but not always

Ex: We sometimes visit our relatives during the holidays .
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rarely
[Adverb]

on a very infrequent basis

Ex: I rarely check social media during work hours .
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frequently
[Adverb]

regularly and with short time in between

Ex: The software is updated frequently to address bugs and improve performance .
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occasionally
[Adverb]

not on a regular basis

Ex: We meet for coffee occasionally.
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seldom
[Adverb]

used to refer to something that happens rarely or infrequently

Ex: They seldom see each other , even though they live in the same city .
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regularly
[Adverb]

at predictable, equal time periods

Ex: The bus runs regularly, arriving every 15 minutes .
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constantly
[Adverb]

in a way that continues without any pause

Ex: The street was constantly busy with pedestrians and traffic .
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continuously
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without any pause or interruption

Ex: The traffic flowed continuously on the busy highway .
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ever
[Adverb]

at any point in time

Ex: Did she ever mention her plans to you ?
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repeatedly
[Adverb]

in a manner that occurs multiple times

Ex: They practiced the dance routine repeatedly.
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usually
[Adverb]

in most situations or under normal circumstances

Ex: We usually visit our grandparents during the holidays .
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infrequently
[Adverb]

on very rare occasions

Ex: They communicated infrequently, but their friendship remained strong .
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habitually
[Adverb]

in a way that reflects someone's regular behavior or usual pattern over time

Ex: The cat habitually waits by the door at exactly 6 p.m.
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continually
[Adverb]

in a way that happens repeatedly, often annoyingly

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once
[Adverb]

for one single time

Ex: He slipped once on the ice but caught himself .
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daily
[Adverb]

in a way that happens every day or once a day

Ex: The chef prepares a fresh soup special daily for the restaurant.
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weekly
[Adverb]

after every seven days

Ex: He mows the lawn weekly.
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without a fixed schedule or pattern

Ex: From time to time, I like to switch up my workout routine to keep things interesting .
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yearly
[Adverb]

after every twelve months

Ex: The committee holds elections yearly.
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monthly
[Adverb]

in a way than happens once every month

Ex: The utility bills are due monthly.
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twice
[Adverb]

for two instances

Ex: She called her friend twice yesterday .
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in a way that occurs occasionally or infrequently

Ex: He changes his once in a while for a fresh look .
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on occasions that are not regular or frequent

Ex: Now and again, she visits her old hometown to see friends .
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hourly
[Adverb]

after every 60 minutes

Ex: The bus departs hourly from the station .
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off and on
[Adverb]

in a way that is not continuous or regular

Ex: She expects to work on the project on and off, as her other responsibilities allow.
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nonstop
[Adverb]

without pausing or taking a break

Ex: The children talked nonstop during the car ride .
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mostly
[Adverb]

commonly or typically

Ex: We mostly agree on political issues , though we differ occasionally .
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on irregular but not rare occasions

Ex: Every now and then, I like to watch old movies from my childhood .
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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5)
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