often; frequently; now and then
Describes an action that happens repeatedly at short intervals, but not constantly. It can range from 'often' to 'occasionally' depending on context, but always implies a certain regularity.
He comes to this shop quite often.
It's been raining on and off lately, hasn't it?
Lately I've been going to that shop pretty often.
He's supposed to be busy, but he shows up quite often.
I meet up with my college friends pretty often.