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

"When you trawl Chinese diaspora sites in Cambodia, where the wisdom of relocating to Palau is sometimes debated, the criminals themselves are drawn by the lack of PRC diplomatic presence there," said ANU's Graeme Smith.

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Such juju men sometimes refer to themselves as herbalists, the name given to healers who use traditional medicine often made from local plants to treat common illnesses.

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The effects are sometimes described as a type of childhood dementia.

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Avian flu infects birds and sometimes other animals, such as foxes, seals and otters.

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"The team is working very well and we are competing as we want to, and luck, which is also part of this game, is on our side sometimes," said Simeone.

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Related Words

• consistently 
• constantly 
• frequently 
• occasionally