Learn how to use the comparative “more frequent” and superlative “most frequent” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “bimonthly”?

The comparative form of “bimonthly” is “more frequent”.

Example

The magazine is published more frequently than the newspaper.

Example

The newsletter is sent out more frequently than the email updates.

What is the superlative form of “bimonthly”?

The superlative form of “bimonthly” is “most frequent”.

Example

Among all the publications, the blog posts are the most frequent.

Example

The updates on social media are the most frequent form of communication.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "frequent" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more frequent" and "most frequent" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of frequency.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Frequent" follows the pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more frequent”

more often

Used to describe something that occurs with greater frequency.

Example

I prefer to exercise more often than not.

more regularly

Used to indicate that something happens with greater regularity or consistency.

Example

She attends yoga classes more regularly than any other fitness activity.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most frequent”

most often

Used to describe something that occurs with the greatest frequency.

Example

He visits his parents most often during the holidays.

most regularly

Used to indicate that something happens with the greatest regularity or consistency.

Example

The team practices most regularly on weekdays.

Using than with comparative “more frequent”

When using the comparative form "more frequent" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The magazine is published more frequently than the newspaper." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of frequency in "the magazine" is higher than the level of frequency in "the newspaper."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more frequent” and “most frequent” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Publications

  The blog posts are the most frequent updates on the website.

  The blog posts are the most frequent updates on the website.

• 2. Communication

  Emails are sent out more frequently than physical mail.

  Emails are sent out more frequently than physical mail.

• 3. Visits

  He goes to the gym more often than he goes to the park.

  He goes to the gym more often than he goes to the park.

• 4. Events

  The team has the most frequent practice sessions during the week.

  The team has the most frequent practice sessions during the week.

Related idioms and phrases

Once in a blue moon

Something that happens very rarely or infrequently.

Example

I only see him once in a blue moon.

Few and far between

Something that is rare or infrequent.

Example

Opportunities like this are few and far between.