from time to time — occasionally; sometimes but not often, at irregular intervals
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: occasionally; sometimes but not often, at irregular intervals
Pronunciation (IPA): /frʌm ˈtaɪm tə ˈtaɪm/
Example Sentences
- My cat ignores me most days, but from time to time, she actually sits on my lap.
- From time to time, even the smartest students forget to do their homework.
- He claims he never eats junk food, but from time to time, I catch him with a burger.
from time to time
ADVERB[/frʌm ˈtaɪm tə ˈtaɪm/]
occasionally; sometimes but not often, at irregular intervals
💡 Concept
From time to time, grandpa visits the old lighthouse where he once worked.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/frʌm ˈtaɪm tə ˈtaɪm/
🇬🇧 UK/frɒm ˈtaɪm tə ˈtaɪm/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
climb
prime
rhyme
🔗Collocations
visit from time to time
call from time to time
check from time to time
meet from time to time
from time to time, he/she...
still happens from time to time
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat ignores me most days, but from time to time, she actually sits on my lap.”
“From time to time, even the smartest students forget to do their homework.”
😄 Fun example
“He claims he never eats junk food, but from time to time, I catch him with a burger.”
“From time to time, it's good to take a break and relax.”
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