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sometimesOccasionally; 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.

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💡 Concept

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 rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Sometimes the clock chimes, marking precious times!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsʌmˌtaɪmz/

🌳Etymology

Prefixsome--
Roottime
Suffix--s

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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🎵Rhyme

chimesrhymestimes

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Sometimes my cat acts like it's the CEO of the house

Sometimes I study late at night to prepare for the TOEFL

😄 Fun example

Sometimes my phone battery dies at the worst possible moment

Students sometimes struggle with time management

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

occasionallyperiodicallyintermittentlynow and thenfrom time to time

Antonyms

alwaysnever