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ofter

ofter is the comparative form of oft.

Meaning of oft

Adverb

oft (comparative ofter, superlative oftest)

  1. (dialectal, in-compounds, poetic) often; frequently; not rarely
    • An oft-told tale

Questions about ofter

What is ofter the comparative form of?
Ofter is the comparative form of oft.

Words near ofter in the dictionary

  1. oftens
  2. oftentide
  3. oftentime
  4. oftentimes
  5. oftenwhiles
  6. ofter
  7. Oftersheim
  8. oftest
  9. oftimes
  10. oftmentioned
  11. oftness

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