occasionally

The word “occasionally” has 5 syllables: oc-ca-sion-al-ly

It's pronounced as /əˈkeɪʒənəli/


What is synonym and antonym for occasionally?

In the thesaurus, “occasionally” has 6 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for occasionally along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for occasionally

  • hardly
  • infrequently
  • periodically
  • seldom
  • sometimes
  • sporadically

Antonyms for occasionally

  • commonly
  • frequently
  • much
  • often
  • regularly
  • usually

Meanings of occasionally

  • adverb
    1. On the occasion of something else happening; incidentally, by the way.
    2. From time to time; sometimes; at relatively infrequent intervals.
    3. By chance; accidentally.

Example Sentences

  • She occasionally treats herself to a fancy dinner at her favorite restaurant.
  • Occasionally, he would glance at his watch, eager for the meeting to end.
  • We occasionally meet up for coffee, but we should definitely do it more often.
  • Occasionally, you may encounter difficulties, but perseverance is key to success.
  • He occasionally volunteers at the local shelter, helping out with feeding the animals.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to occasionally, such as: commonly, frequently, hardly, infrequently, much, often, periodically.

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