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Meaning of sometimes
The primary meaning of the word "sometimes" is to indicate that something happens or is done at an unspecified or irregular time.
Etymology of sometimes
The word "sometimes" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, with "some" derived from Old English "sum" and "time" from Old English "tīma", combining to form "sometimes" which has been used since the 14th century to indicate occasional or irregular occurrence
Synonyms
occasionally
sometimes
at times
now and then
from time to time
on occasion
every now and then
periodically
irregularly
sporadically
intermittently
infrequently
rarely
seldom
hardly ever
on and off
off and on
in fits and starts
by fits and starts
fitfully
spasmodically
erratically
unpredictably
capriciously
haphazardly
randomly
by chance
incidentally
coincidentally
accidentally
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something happens or is done at an unspecified or irregular time
- * Used to indicate that a statement is not always true or applicable
Usage Examples
- I sometimes go to the gym on weekends
- * She sometimes calls me in the middle of the night
- * They sometimes have sales on Fridays