OCCASIONALLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for OCCASIONALLY?

Need another word that means the same as “occasionally”? Find 12 synonyms and 30 related words for “occasionally” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Occasionally” are: now and again, now and then, once in a while, sometimes, periodically, irregularly, sporadically, spasmodically, infrequently, intermittently, on and off, off and on

Occasionally as an Adverb

Definitions of "Occasionally" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “occasionally” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• At infrequent or irregular intervals; now and then.
• Now and then or here and there.
• Sporadically and infrequently.

Synonyms of "Occasionally" as an adverb (12 Words)

infrequently	Not many times. He cooks but only infrequently.
intermittently	At irregular intervals; not continuously or steadily. An intermittently amusing plot.
irregularly	At uneven or varying rates or intervals. An irregularly inflected plural.
now and again	Used to preface a command or reproof or request.
now and then	At the present moment.
off and on	At a distance in space or time.
on and off	At a distance in space or time.
once in a while	On one occasion.
periodically	From time to time; occasionally. The newsletter is sent out periodically to update members.
sometimes	On certain occasions or in certain cases but not always. Sometimes I want to do things on my own.
spasmodically	With spasms. The mouth was slightly open and jerked violently and spasmodically at one corner.
sporadically	In a sporadic manner. He worked sporadically at part time jobs.

Usage Examples of "Occasionally" as an adverb

• He was arrogant and occasionally callous.
• We met up occasionally for a drink.
• Open areas are only occasionally interrupted by clumps of trees.
• Very occasionally the condition can result in death.

Associations of "Occasionally" (30 Words)

always	Without variation or change, in every case. Isabel had always been in rude health.
barely	Only a very short time before. It was barely 5 a m.
consecutively	In a consecutive manner. Jeremy smoked four cigarettes consecutively.
dabble	Dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid. He dabbled in left wing politics.
ever	At all times all the time and on every occasion. Don t you ever regret giving up all that money.
frequency	The ratio of the number of observations in a statistical category to the total number of observations. An increase in the frequency of accidents due to increased overtime.
frequent	Frequently encountered. Walls flanked by frequent square towers.
frequently	Many times at short intervals. They go abroad frequently.
hardly	Only a very short time before. We hardly know each other.
infrequently	Not many times. A storage area for infrequently used items.
intermittent	Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady. Intermittent rain.
intermittently	At irregular intervals; not continuously or steadily. An intermittently amusing plot.
occasional	Recurring or reappearing from time to time. Occasional freelancer seeks full time position.
oft	Many times at short intervals. We often met over a cup of coffee.
often	Frequently or in great quantities. He often goes for long walks by himself.
oftentimes	Many times at short intervals. Sensory processing is oftentimes a challenge for someone with ASD.
periodic	Relating to the periodic table of the elements. The periodic visits she made to her father.
periodically	From time to time; occasionally. The newsletter is sent out periodically to update members.
rare	Having low density. A rare appearance.
rarely	Not often. We rarely met.
rareness	Noteworthy scarcity.
rarity	Noteworthy scarcity. The rarity of the condition.
recidivism	Habitual relapse into crime. The prison has succeeded in reducing recidivism.
scarce	Scarcely. Had scarcely rung the bell when the door flew open.
seldom	Not often. A great but seldom pleasure.
sometimes	Occasionally, rather than all of the time. Sometimes I want to do things on my own.
sparse	Thinly dispersed or scattered. Information on earnings is sparse.
sporadic	Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated. A city subjected to sporadic bombing raids.
sporadically	In a sporadic manner. The comedy is only sporadically funny.
successively	In proper order or sequence. Three letters of successively decreasing length.