Sometimes Synonym | Uses & Example Sentences
Sometimes is an adverb that describes a verb as occurring occasionally as opposed to all the time. For example, someone who enjoys reading different types of books may sometimes prefer fiction and other times nonfiction.
Synonyms for “sometimes” include single words and phrases, such as:
- Occasionally
- At times
- On occasion
- Periodically
- From time to time
- Every now and then
- Once in a while
- Once in a blue moon
Sometimes synonyms
Some synonyms listed below are more closely related to “sometimes” than others. For example, “occasionally” and “periodically” are more synonymous with “sometimes” than “once in a blue moon.”
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| Match | Synonym | Sometimes example | Synonym example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest | Occasionally | We sometimes go to the beach when the weather permits. | We occasionally go to the beach when the weather permits. |
| At times | Sometimes, I feel like I need to take a break. | At times, I feel like I need to take a break. | |
| On occasion | Sometimes, my dad likes to take long drives down the coast. | On occasion, my dad likes to take long drives down the coast. | |
| Periodically | The company sometimes reviews its policies to avoid legal issues. | The company periodically reviews its policies to avoid legal issues. | |
| Strong | From time to time | She visits her parents sometimes, but she wants to see them more often. | She visits her parents from time to time, but she wants to see them more often. |
| Every now and then | I treat myself to a donut sometimes. | I treat myself to a donut every now and then. | |
| Once in a while | I made it a goal to only check social media sometimes. | I made it a goal to only check social media once in a while. | |
| Weak | Once in a blue moon | I look through the photo album only sometimes when I’m feeling nostalgic. | I look through the photo album only once in a blue moon when I’m feeling nostalgic. |
Sometimes antonyms
Antonyms of “sometimes,” which means “occasionally,” include words that indicate greater frequency synch as “always,” “often,” “regularly,” “usually,” and “constantly.”
These terms represent different degrees of frequency. For example, “always” refers to 100% of the time, while “usually” means “most of the time, but not always.”
| Antonym | Example |
|---|---|
| Always | He always remembers to lock the door, whereas I sometimes forget. |
| Often | I often cook, but sometimes I dine out when I’m tired. |
| Regularly | He regularly checks his emails, though sometimes he lets his assistant check them. |
| Usually | Sarah is usually on time, though sometimes she can be late when she gets stuck in traffic. |
| Constantly | My toddler constantly asks me to play with him, though sometimes he quietly plays by himself. |
Frequently asked questions about sometimes synonyms
- How do you formally say sometimes?
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Occasionally is considered a more formal synonym of sometimes (e.g., “I occasionally send motivating emails to my employees”).
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- Is sometimes one word?
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Use “sometime” as an adverb that means “at some point in time” (e.g., “I’ll get to that sometime”).
Use “sometimes” as an adverb that means “occasionally” or “from time to time” (e.g., “Sometimes I watch TV, but I usually prefer reading”).
Keep in mind that “sometime” (with no “s”) can also be used as an adjective meaning “former,” but this usage is less common (e.g., “He was a sometime actor before becoming a producer”.
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