"oftener" meaning in English

See oftener in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Audio: en-us-oftener.ogg [US]
Head templates: {{head|en|adverb}} oftener
  1. comparative form of often: more often Tags: comparative, form-of Form of: often (extra: more often)
    Sense id: en-oftener-en-adv--0QAD3na Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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