sometimes — Occasionally; at certain times but not always. Indicates that something happens intermittently or from time to time rather than constantly or never.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: Occasionally; at certain times but not always. Indicates that something happens intermittently or from time to time rather than constantly or never.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌmˌtaɪmz/
Korean meaning: 때때로, 가끔
Korean pronunciation: 썸타임즈 (강세: 썸)
Example Sentences
- Sometimes my cat acts like it's the CEO of the house
- Sometimes I study late at night to prepare for the TOEFL
- Sometimes my phone battery dies at the worst possible moment
sometimes
ADVERB//ˈsʌmˌtaɪmz//
Occasionally; at certain times but not always. Indicates that something happens intermittently or from time to time rather than constantly or never.
Occasionally; at certain times but not always. Indicates that something happens intermittently or from time to time rather than constantly or never.
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Sometimes the clock chimes, marking precious times!
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Origin
From Middle English, combining 'some' (meaning 'a certain amount') with 'times' (meaning 'occasions or periods'). The compound naturally developed to mean 'on certain occasions' or 'now and then'.
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“Sometimes my cat acts like it's the CEO of the house”
“Sometimes I study late at night to prepare for the TOEFL”
“Sometimes my phone battery dies at the worst possible moment”
“Students sometimes struggle with time management”
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