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

Also, sometimes, I think they add that in like, "Oh, Allison's reading this. Let's make sure she knows we're describing her."

From Salon

"He was a good man. Sometimes we agreed and sometimes we disagreed. Trump is not a good man."

From Salon

“We try to be safe as much as we can,” says Adra, who often moved with a group, sometimes including Israeli and other non-Palestinian activists, but also operated alone when he felt he had to.

From Los Angeles Times

I have become very different people, sometimes within the same day.

From Los Angeles Times

We’re constantly being perceived, and sometimes that can feel really daunting and sometimes that can be extremely overwhelming.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• consistently
• constantly
• frequently
• occasionally