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Definitions for oftener
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Princeton's WordNet
ofteneradverb
more often or more frequently
Wiktionary
ofteneradverb
more often
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oftener
Oftener is an old-fashioned or less commonly used term for "more often", it means happening or occurring frequently or repeatedly. It is used to compare the frequency of two actions or events.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of oftener in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of oftener in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of oftener in a Sentence
A pessimist is correct oftener than an optimist, but an optimist has more fun - and neither can stop the march of events.
The mere reality of life would be inconceivably poor without the charm of fancy, which brings in its bosom as many vain fears as idle hopes, but lends much oftener to the illusions it calls up a gay flattering hue than one which inspires terror.
It is a mistake to suppose that men succeed through success; they much oftener succeed through failures. Precept, study, advice, and example could never have taught them so well as failure has done.
It is a mistake to suppose that men succeed through success they much oftener succeed through failures. Precept, study, advice, and example could never have taught them so well as failure has done.
Praise — actual personal praise— oftener frets and embarrasses than it encourages. It is too small when too near.
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