occasionally Meaning & Definition
What Does Occasionally Mean?
Occasionally is used as an adverb meaning On occasion: at relatively infrequent intervals, from time to time, sometimes. It is also used to mean On an occasion, accidentally, by chance.
Occasionally in Brief
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˈkeɪʒənəli// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | on occasion, once in a while and now and then |
| Comparative / superlative | more occasionally, most occasionally |
Occasionally Definition (Adverb)
- On occasion: at relatively infrequent intervals, from time to time, sometimes.
- On an occasion, accidentally, by chance.
- On the occasion of something else happening; incidentally, by the way.
Adverb
- From time to time; sometimes; at relatively infrequent intervals.
- By chance; accidentally.
Synonyms of Occasionally
Occasionally synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Occasionally
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Occasionally in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
occasionally (comparative more occasionally, superlative most occasionally)
Words That Rhyme With Occasionally
Origin of Occasionally
From Middle English occasionally, occasionaly, occasyoneely, occasyonly, equivalent to occasional + -ly.
How to Pronounce Occasionally
You say occasionally as //əˈkeɪʒənəli//. It has 1 syllable.
Occasionally: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is occasionally?
Occasionally is an adverb.
What is another word for occasionally?
You can replace occasionally with words such as on occasion, once in a while and now and then. See the full list of occasionally synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of occasionally?
The comparative form is more occasionally and the superlative form is most occasionally.