Adverbs are used to describe a verb, adjective, or other adverb. Adverbs of frequency tell us how often something is done.
Frequency | Adverb | Example |
100% | Always | I always go to the gym on Mondays. |
90% | Usually | Karen is usually running late. |
80% | Normally | I normally work on Saturdays, but this week I don’t. |
70% | Often | Molly often goes for runs in the park. |
50% | Sometimes | I sometimes wear makeup, but not usually. |
30% | Occasionally | I occasionally go to the mall. I don’t go too often. |
10% | Seldom | He seldom watches the news. |
5% | Hardly ever | I hardly ever wear nail polish. I don’t like it. |
0% | Never | They should never get back together. |
To be more specific, you can use adverbs of definite frequency.
Every + time | Once a + time | Every + number + days | Time Period | Example |
Every day | Once a day | Every two days | daily | I read every day. |
Every week | Once a week | Every four weeks | weekly | I wash my towels once a week. |
Every month | Once a month | Every three months | monthly | I go visit my parents in New York every six months. |
Every year | Once a year | Every five years | yearly | I go to the doctor yearly. |