Occasionally

/əˈkeɪʒənəli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

At infrequent or irregular intervals; now and then.

I occasionally go for a walk in the park.

Sometimes but not often.

She occasionally likes to try new recipes.

From time to time; not regularly.

He occasionally travels for work.

In a casual or infrequent manner.

The restaurant is occasionally closed on weekends.

From the Latin 'occasionem' (a chance, opportunity) + 'ally'; formed in the late 14th century.

every now and then

Occasionally or infrequently.

once in a while

At irregular intervals; not frequently.

every so often

Occasionally; at times.

seldom

Occasionally, but not often.

frequently

Occasionally, but more often than rarely.

sometimes

Occasionally, but with some frequency.

Now and again

I go to the gym now and again.

Here and there

I see her here and there at parties.