What is another word for sometimes?
129 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ sˈʌmta͡ɪmz], [ sˈʌmtaɪmz], [ s_ˈʌ_m_t_aɪ_m_z]
The word "sometimes" can be used to describe occurrences that happen occasionally or at irregular intervals. However, when trying to add variation to your writing, it can be helpful to have other synonyms in your vocabulary. Some possible alternatives could include "occasionally," "intermittently," "sporadically," "from time to time," "now and then," "at times," "inconsistently," "on occasion," "every so often," or "once in a while." Using synonyms for "sometimes" can help your writing sound more engaging and avoid repetitive language.
Synonyms for Sometimes:
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a. & adv.
• on and off • once in awhile -
adv.
• every now and then • now and then- at intervals ,
- every so often ,
- from time to time ,
- not often ,
- now and again ,
- now then ,
- on occasion ,
- once again ,
- once and again ,
- once in a blue moon ,
- once in blue moon ,
- once or twice ,
- every once in a while ,
- infrequently .
- Semioccasionally ,
- Unoften ,
- a few times ,
- hardly ever ,
- in a few cases ,
- inhabitually ,
- not very often ,
- scarcely ever ,
- whimsically .
- dis continuously ,
- dis-continuously ,
- in constantly ,
- more alternately ,
- more fluctuating ,
- more inconstantly ,
- more infrequently ,
- more intermittently ,
- more irregularly ,
- more on and off ,
- more on-and-off ,
- more sometimes ,
- more sporadically ,
- most alternately ,
- most inconstantly ,
- most intermittently ,
- most irregularly ,
- most on and off ,
- most on-and-off ,
- most sometimes ,
- most sporadically ,
- on off ,
- un certainly ,
- un-certainly .
Other synonyms:
- episodic ,
- here and there ,
- infrequent ,
- intermittent ,
- intermittently ,
- not always ,
- occasional ,
- periodic ,
- sporadically .
- casual .
Other relevant words:
- now .
- Inconstantly ,
- alternately ,
- as a rule ,
- as is the custom ,
- as is usual ,
- as usual ,
- at random ,
- by and large ,
- cyclically ,
- discontinuously ,
- every now and then ,
- for the time being ,
- in the main ,
- in the meantime ,
- more often than not ,
- most often ,
- off and on ,
- on the whole ,
- on-and-off ,
- once in awhile ,
- per usual ,
- typically ,
- uncertainly .
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How to use "Sometimes" in context?
Sometimes people say things they don't mean. Sometimes they do things they don't want to do. Sometimes they make mistakes. Sometimes they have to be strong. Sometimes they go through difficult times. Sometimes they have to be brave. Sometimes they are happy and sometimes they are sad.
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Equivalence
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Adverb
occasionally.
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Adverb
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Independent
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Adjective
occasional.
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Adverb
also, always, even, ever, frequently, further, intermittently, often, once, partially, partly, perhaps, periodically, possibly, seldom, somehow, sometime, somewhat, still, usually.
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Verb, 3rd person singular present
deals.
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Adjective
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