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View synonyms for

occasionally

[ uh-key-zhuh-nl-ee ]

adverb

  1. at times; from time to time; now and then.


occasionally

/ əˈɪəəɪ /

adverb

  1. from time to time
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of occasionally1

First recorded in 1615–25; occasional + -ly
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Example Sentences

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Freeman then shared his own experiences about being "tailed occasionally".

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Hymns played out on giant speakers, occasionally drowned out by the sound of helicopters flying overhead, as drones and seagulls crisscrossed over Michelangelo's dome.

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For years, we’ve been encouraged to buy more, wear occasionally and move on.

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In a hotly-contested race, teeth were occasionally bared and there was some jostling for position in the closing sprint.

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"I love the place. I've found it very fulfilling. And just occasionally you feel that you've done a little bit of good."

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