Word: Occasionally

Pronunciation

/ˌɑːkənˈsɛrəli/

Definitions

• Adverb: From time to time; now and then; not often or regularly. It describes the frequency or occurrence of an action.

Examples

• Adverb: “Occasionally, he enjoys going for long walks in the park.”
• “I like to treat myself to a fancy dinner occasionally.”
• “She checks her emails only occasionally on the weekends.”

Phrases

• “Occasionally used” refers to something that is not frequently or habitually used.
• “From time to time” is synonymous with “occasionally”; it means something happens irregularly but not never.
• “On occasion” also means the same thing, referring to something happening at certain times but not regularly.

Example Sentences

• “He occasionally visits his hometown to see his parents.”
• “The restaurant offers live music performances occasionally.”
• “We should all take breaks from work occasionally to refresh our minds.”

Synonyms

• Periodically
• Sporadically
• Infrequently
• Sometimes
• Now and then
• At times
• From time to time
• On occasion
• Every so often
• Once in a while