Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
as-often-as-not
phrase
ˈazˈɔf(ə)nˌazˈnät
Definition
Typically used to indicate that something happens frequently or regularly, often suggesting an equal likelihood of occurrence or non-occurrence.
Examples
- He goes to the gym as-often-as-not, making fitness a regular part of his life.
- As-often-as-not, she finds herself lost in thought while reading.
Meaning
The phrase means that something occurs just as frequently as it does not occur, implying a balance or an average frequency.
Synonyms
- frequently
- regularly
- often
- more often than not
