I will often be

USAGE SUMMARY

'I will often be' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to indicate that something will happen frequently. For example: "I will often be working late to finish this project, so please don't expect me home until after 9pm."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

2 human-written examples

"I will often be here," he told the players at their training base in Milan.

The New York Times - Sports

As one student, RAF squadron leader Julian Turner, says: "I will often be using a note-taking app, ebook reader app and mind mapping app concurrently when studying". Mobile devices offer not just convenience and flexibility, but potentially a new way of studying.

The Guardian

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

58 human-written examples

We could perform better when giving them information, but for now, it will often be "actually, I think I've seen at least two studies on that, and in different journals".

The Guardian - Opinion

When I'm working on the grown-up clothes, I'll often be thinking about how I can convert them into the children's versions".

The New York Times

And in the final hours I'll often be like, 'You guys, I'm sorry, I know I chose this font, but I really don't like it, can we change it?' And sometimes I can and sometimes not".

The Guardian - Books

I'll often be struck with an idea before I go to sleep and by the time I've got to the office I've got a whole new concept that I eagerly want to get implemented that day and take to market that evening.

Independent

While I accept I'll often be lumped into these groups because I believe in God and Jesus, I know that I myself don't subscribe to any organized religion.

Huffington Post

I'll often be inspired in my car and start writing a song and then it's the matter of pulling out the story and getting deeper into what I'm trying to say after the fact when I sit down with my guitar.

HuffPost

But it will often be implausible.

SEP

And of course All Is Lost will often be compared to Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea.

Huffington Post

For any given individual in your organization, it's going to be at least two (i.e., a computer and a smartphone) and will often be three (i.e., a computer, a smartphone and a tablet).

TechCrunch

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "I will often be" to express a future action that will occur frequently. This construction is suitable for formal and neutral contexts. For example, "I will often be in meetings during the morning hours, so email is the best way to reach me."

Common error

Avoid placing "often" at the end of the sentence (e.g., "I will be there often"). While grammatically understandable, it is less common and may sound awkward. Adverbs of frequency typically come before the main verb or after the auxiliary verb.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "I will often be" functions as a statement of future expectation, indicating that the speaker anticipates engaging in a particular activity with some regularity. Ludwig AI confirms that it follows standard grammatical rules. This construction uses the future auxiliary verb 'will' combined with the adverb of frequency 'often'.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

33%

Science

33%

Wiki

33%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "I will often be" expresses a future expectation of frequent action. Ludwig AI indicates this phrase adheres to grammatical conventions. While its overall frequency is 'rare', as showed from real world examples, it finds use across different contexts, including “News & Media”, “Science” and “Wiki” according to Ludwig. When writing, using it ensures a clear message about planned future activities. Remember to place 'often' correctly to avoid awkward phrasing.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

I shall frequently be

Replaces "will" with "shall" and "often" with "frequently", maintaining a formal tone and similar meaning.

I am going to often be

Uses "going to" to express future intention, with "often" placed in the same position.

I am frequently going to be

Replaces "will" with "going to" and "often" with "frequently", slightly altering the emphasis.

I'll frequently be

Uses a contraction and replaces "often" with "frequently", maintaining a similar meaning and level of formality.

I will be frequently

Swaps the placement of "often" to be after "be", creating a slight change of emphasis.

I am likely to often be

Introduces "likely to" to express probability, keeping "often" in the same position.

I will have occasion to be

Uses "have occasion to be" to suggest opportunities for the action, changing the focus from frequency to possibility.

I expect to often be

Introduces the word "expect" and the phrase express expectation and keeps "often" in the same position.

It is my intention to often be

Uses "It is my intention" for similar meaning but different wording and grammatical structures.

I am set to often be

Uses the phrase "am set to" to describe future intention.

FAQs

How can I use "I will often be" in a sentence?

Use "I will often be" to indicate a future action that you expect to happen frequently. For example, "I will often be traveling for work next year" or "I will often be working late to meet the deadline".

What phrases are similar to "I will often be"?

Similar phrases include "I shall frequently be", "I am going to often be", and "I'll frequently be". The best choice depends on the desired level of formality and emphasis.

Is it correct to say "I will be often" instead of "I will often be"?

While "I will be often" is grammatically understandable, "I will often be" is the more common and natural word order. The adverb of frequency "often" typically precedes the main verb or follows the auxiliary verb.

What is the difference between "I will often be" and "I often am"?

"I will often be" refers to something that will happen frequently in the future. "I often am", on the other hand, describes a present state that is frequent. For example, "I will often be traveling" describes future trips, while "I often am tired" describes a current, frequent state.