occasionally
Translation
occasionally, sometimes, from time to time
Examples
I occasionally drink coffee in the morning.
I occasionally drink coffee in the morning.
We see each other occasionally at the store.
We see each other occasionally at the store.
Grammar Patterns
((adverb)) used to say that something happens sometimes but not often He occasionally calls his parents.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sometimes, from time to time, now and then; Antonyms: always, frequently, constantly
Etymology
From 'occasion' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ally'. 'Occasion' comes from Latin 'occasio' (opportunity).
Memory Tips
Think of a special 'occasion' that only happens 'sometimes'.