the usage of often

[Meifangtien]

Can "most often" be equal to "always"?

[Kitosdad]

Good morning Meifangtien, Not really.

Always is a definite statement ..... I always do that.

Often means that you do this now and again, but not always.
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[Alan]

Hi Meifangtien,

Look at these two sentences:

The sun always rises in the East. (You can't stop that.)

It often rains near the coast. (It happens many times but not always.)

Alan
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