occasionally

American  

[uh-key-zhuh-nl-ee] / əˈkeɪ ʒə nl i /

adverb

1. at times; from time to time; now and then.

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occasionally British  

/ əˈkeɪʒənəlɪ /

adverb

1. from time to time

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Etymology

Origin of occasionally

First recorded in 1615–25; occasional + -ly

Example Sentences

We might not be capable of atrocities, but in our dreams we’re all occasionally raving lunatics, giving vent to feelings we keep buried away in the light of day.

From Los Angeles Times

For decades, he had chafed against the 78’s constraints, occasionally recording two- or four-sided works and in concert letting pieces unfold over dozens of minutes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iranians living in exile said they have had little success calling people inside Iran, but those in the country can occasionally reach out on costly and unstable phone lines.

From The Wall Street Journal

The old man was a hedge knight, meaning he wandered about Westeros renting out his protective services to monied houses and, occasionally, those in need.

From Los Angeles Times

This model worked just fine a couple of years ago when tech companies were occasionally looking for power purchase agreements to get green credentials rather than to fill immediate power needs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• hardly
• infrequently
• periodically
• seldom
• sometimes
• sporadically