Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈɔːf.tər/
KK: /ˈɔf.tər/
Definition
More frequently or regularly than something else.
Example
She visits her grandmother ofter than her grandfather.
Conversation

Have you noticed how the weather seems to change ofter these days?

I really have! It's like we can't predict it anymore.

Yeah, I remember when it used to be more stable.

Totally! I wish it would just stay nice for a while.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
frequently
regularly
repeatedly
Root Explanation
This word originates from Old English 'ofter', meaning more often or more frequently. It describes something that occurs with greater frequency than usual.
Memory Tip
Think of something happening 'more often' — that's what 'ofter' means.
Visually Confused Words
tofter
lofter
ofer
softner
crofter
voter
toter
soter