How often & how many

[Uthman]

Hi everyone!
What's the difference between "how often & how many"?
Thank you all

[Rusty]

Hi everyone!
What's the difference between "how often & how many"?
Thank you all
How often refers to the number of times something happens.
How many refers to the number of any countable items.

[Hamood]

How often refers to the number of times something happens.
How many refers to the number of any countable items.

Thank you Rusty for the information

[Uthman]

Thank you Rust, How often = How many times, Right?

[Rusty]

Thank you Rust, How often = How many times, Right?
That's right. The dictionary also gives: how frequently.

[Rusty]

There is something else you should know about often and times.
How often means how many times within a certain limit.
Example:
Q. How often do you go to the movies?
A. I go about twice a month.
The exact time is not always stated. Some other answers:
once in a while
every so often
every now and then
pretty often

How many times does not require a time limit, although one can be added.
Example:
Q. How many times have you been to Europe?
A. I've been there twice.
or: I went once right after college and again last year.

Q. How many times have you seen a dentist in the past year?
A. Just twice.

[Uthman]

Thanks Rusty, your explanation is very much appreciated