Occasionally
/əˈkeɪʒənəli/
Definitions
At infrequent intervals; sometimes.
/əˈkeɪʒənəli/
Happening or done at irregular intervals; now and then.
I occasionally eat pizza for dinner.
💡 Simply: Sometimes, but not all the time, like when you eat ice cream occasionally – not every day, only when it's a special treat!
👶 For kids: Happening sometimes, but not all the time. Like when you get to eat candy occasionally.
More Examples
We occasionally visit my grandparents on weekends.
The bus is occasionally late during rush hour.
How It's Used
"I occasionally go to the gym."
"The study occasionally found significant results."
"We occasionally review our marketing strategy."
From the word "occasion" (from Latin "occasio," meaning "opportunity") + "-ally" (forming adverbs).
The word "occasionally" has been used since the 17th century, appearing in various forms in English literature and everyday communication to describe events or actions that occur at irregular intervals.
Memory tip
Think of special 'occasions' that don't happen every day.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: occasio