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sometimes

sometimes

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On some occasions but not always
  • adverb
  • /ˈsʌmˌtaɪmz/
translation icon : a veces
  • Sometimes you just got to tell them what they need to hear.
  • sometimes get
  • sometimes even
  • sometimes seems

But you know what sometimes you just don't care.

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Examples

  • Sometimes my teammates don't tell me things.

  • I talk to him sometimes.

  • I look at my shoes sometimes for hours.

  • But, you know, people can also sometimes be found that way.

  • No, you still get some good views sometimes and come back.

  • I like to live in England, but sometimes the weather isn't that great.

  • And that's why I wrote this book because sometimes young people need help.

  • Sometimes it doesn't seem to work.

  • Sometimes I need help.

  • I like to live in England, but sometimes the weather isn't that great.

Synonyms

at times
vssometimes
451 1.0

Happens sometimes but not often

is a more general way to say something is not regular
occasionally
vssometimes
438 2.0

Happens sometimes but not often

is a general label for events that do not happen regularly
once in a while
vssometimes
427 1.6

Sometimes, but not very often

is less specific about rarity and fits many irregular cases
now and then
vssometimes
  • Informal
285 1.0

Happens sometimes but not very often

covers the same irregular occurrences in a wider range of contexts
from time to time
vssometimes
267 1.4

Happens sometimes but not regularly

is the broader term for events that happen but not routinely
every now and then
vssometimes
137 2.0

Sometimes, not very often

is neutral and can describe both slight and clearer nonregular events
on occasion
vssometimes
79 1.7

It happens sometimes but not very often

is the everyday term for events that are not part of a routine
on and off
vssometimes
73 2.0

Happens sometimes but not regularly

covers nonregular events without focusing on interruption cycles
now and again
vssometimes
  • Informal
54 2.3

Happens sometimes but not very often

is used more generally for nonregular occurrences regardless of frequency
off and on
vssometimes
30 2.5

Happens sometimes but not regularly

means nonregular occurrence but can be less about stopping and starting

Antonyms

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At no time in the past or future, not ever

How Often

always
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usually
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often
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sometimes
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rarely
539 1.0

Surface Forms

sometimes positive

Morphology

sometimes = some + times (transparent) = some + times

The meaning 'on some occasions' is directly derived from the clear compound 'some' + 'times'.

Etymology

Sometimes comes from joining some ('not all' or 'a few') and times ('occasions'), so it literally means 'on some occasions'. That's why sometimes means 'now and then' or 'on certain occasions'.