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uh-KAYZHN-uh-lee/əˈkeɪʒnəli/

Occasionally means sometimes, not often. Occasional is the adjective. Sometimes is everyday; rarely is less often. Clinics: late on Thursdays, and occasionally on Saturdays.

Meaning

Sometimes, but not regularly or often.

Examples

• “The clinic is open late on Thursdays, and occasionally on Saturdays.”
• “Save work occasionally is not a backup policy; use the auto-save drive.”

Good to know

occasionally + verb. Adjective: occasional. Everyday: sometimes. NHS hours / IT. Mid-position: staff occasionally stay late.

Near in meaning

sometimes

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