Meaning & Definition of word "Sometimes"
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Sometimes
/ˈsʌmˌtaɪmz/
adverb:
- 1. Occasionally; at times but not always.
- Example: Sometimes I like to go for a walk in the evening.
- 2. At certain moments but not consistently.
- Example: She sometimes forgets to bring her lunch.
- 3. Intermittently; now and then.
- Example: We sometimes see each other on weekends.
- 4. Not always, but on occasion.
- Example: Sometimes it rains unexpectedly in spring.
- 5. Used to indicate that something happens from time to time.
- Example: He sometimes plays the guitar during the night.
Etymology
From Middle English somtymes, from som(e) + times.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sometimes red:
Informally refers to something that may happen, akin to a warning.
sometimes you win, sometimes you lose:
Life can be unpredictable and outcomes vary.
Related Words
occasionally:
Happening now and then.
frequently:
Happening often or many times.
regularly:
Happening at fixed intervals.
Slang Meanings of sometimes
Meaning: Sometimes used in casual speech as an indication of uncertainty.
Example Sentence: I sometimes think we should try a different approach.
Meaning: Sometimes can imply a non-committal attitude.
Example Sentence: I'll sometimes show up, but don't count on it.