Meaning & use
Oftener
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More often; the comparative form of "often."
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She began visiting her grandparents oftener after they moved closer.
The buses run oftener during rush hour than they do at midday.
A note on using this word
"Oftener" is grammatically correct but has become less common than the phrase "more often" in contemporary usage.
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more frequently
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