English · Question Words
how often
/haʊ ˈɒf.ən/
[/haʊ ˈɒf.ən/]
at what frequency
Intermediatephrase
Definition
Used to ask about the frequency of something.
Example
How often do you visit your grandparents in the countryside?
How often do you visit your grandparents in the countryside?
Etymology
A combination of 'how' and 'often' (Middle English 'ofte').
How & Where It’s Used
Used to ask about frequency of events.