sometimes

[suhm-tahymz]

adverb

1. on some occasions; at times; now and then.

sometimes

/ ˈsʌmˌtaɪmz /

adverb

1. now and then; from time to time; occasionally

2. obsolete,  formerly; sometime

Word History and Origins

Origin of sometimes¹

First recorded in 1520–30; sometime + -s ¹

Example Sentences

“I mean, the movies, they’re all personal, but boy, you know, sometimes you spend two years, sometimes you spend five, sometimes you spend 10,” Anderson says.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Fletcher said it was "sometimes necessary" to treat patients in corridors despite staff's efforts, but that use of the cafe, first reported by Kent Online, "will not be allowed to happen again".

From BBC

Once Snell saw him coming, however, Roberts picked up his pace — as he will sometimes do when electing to leave a pitcher in the game.

From Los Angeles Times

A large secondary and sometimes confusing cast comes in and out to propel and complicate matters, but it’s really all about the brothers.

From Los Angeles Times

He said the US preferred a negotiated end to the war, but that "sometimes when you're dealing with a group of savages like Hamas, that's not possible".

From BBC

Related Words

• consistently 
• constantly 
• frequently 
• occasionally