What is another word for on-again, off-again?
Pronunciation:
[ ˌɒnɐɡˈɛn], [ ˌɒnɐɡˈɛn], [ ˌɒ_n_ɐ_ɡ_ˈɛ_n]
Synonyms for On-again, off-again:
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adj.
• intermittent Other synonyms:
- uneven .
Other relevant words:
- Discontinuing ,
- Isochronal ,
- Isochronous ,
- Iterant ,
- Punctuated ,
- Recurring ,
- alternate ,
- arrested ,
- broken ,
- by bits and pieces ,
- checked ,
- cyclic ,
- cyclical ,
- epochal ,
- every other ,
- here and there ,
- hit-or-miss ,
- infrequent ,
- interrupted ,
- iterative ,
- metrical ,
- now and then ,
- on and off ,
- rhythmic ,
- rhythmical ,
- seasonal ,
- serial ,
- shifting ,
- spasmodic ,
- stop-and-go .
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How to use "On-again, off-again" in context?
relationships
When two people are in an on-again, off-again relationship, it can be tough to know what to make of it. For many people, this type of relationship is a familiar one. After all, breakups and reunions are common in on-again, off-again relationships.
What makes on-again, off-again relationships so different from others is that it's difficult to know when the next cycle will begin. The couples may get back together for a period of time, only to break up again a few weeks or months later.
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