occasionally — sometimes but not regularly or often
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: sometimes but not regularly or often
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
Example Sentences
- My cat occasionally brings me dead mice as 'gifts' - thanks, I guess?
- I occasionally check my ex's social media, just to confirm I dodged a bullet.
- She occasionally works from home when the office coffee machine breaks down.
occasionally
ADVERB[/əˈkeɪʒənəli/]
sometimes but not regularly or often
She occasionally visits the old bookstore on quiet Sunday afternoons.
OCCASION (special event) + LY (in the manner of) — by opening the velvet box only when a true OCCASION (holiday) arose, he wore the heirloom watch occasionally.
Taking the long coastal road intentionally and watching the red sunset glow sensationally, the driver escaped town occasionally.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'occasionalis' meaning 'of or relating to an occasion', derived from 'occasio' (opportunity, occasion). The word entered English through Old French and evolved to describe something that happens on particular occasions.
Breakdown
occasion (a particular time or event) + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') + -ly (adverb suffix) = occasionally
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat occasionally brings me dead mice as 'gifts' - thanks, I guess?”
“I occasionally check my ex's social media, just to confirm I dodged a bullet.”
“She occasionally works from home when the office coffee machine breaks down.”
“The professor occasionally tells dad jokes during lectures to keep students awake.”
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