Sometimes
/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/
Definitions
On some occasions or at some times; occasionally.
/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/
Occasionally; at times.
Sometimes, the weather is unpredictable.
💡 Simply: It's like saying 'once in a while.' Like, sometimes you eat pizza, sometimes you eat tacos. It just means it doesn't happen all the time!
👶 For kids: Sometimes means not always, but every now and then!
More Examples
I sometimes feel tired after work.
She visits her family sometimes.
How It's Used
"Sometimes, I like to go for a walk in the park."
"The results, sometimes, varied depending on the methodology employed."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
From Middle English *som tyme*, equivalent to "some" + "times".
The word has been used in its current form since the Middle English period, reflecting a gradual shift in time references.
Memory tip
Think of it as 'some' of the 'times', not all of them.
Word Origin
"some + times (plural of time)"