Synonyms:
occasionally, on_occasion, once_in_a_while, now_and_then, now_and_again, at_times, from_time_to_time
Meaning: now and then or here and there; "he was arrogant and occasionally callous"; "open areas are only occasionally interrupted by clumps of trees"; "they visit New York on occasion"; "now and again she would take her favorite book from the shelf and read to us"; "as we drove along, the beautiful scenery now and then attracted his attention"
Usage examples
Occasionally he would relieve one or other of the local clergy.
Occasionally frogs, owls, and goat-suckers croak, hoot, and wail.
After lunch we got on snow, with ice only occasionally showing through.
Occasionally an automobile passed in and out, flying the Red Cross flag.
He never stopped coming to see me occasionally, and Mr. Carter liked him.
I permitted it to do so, occasionally stooping and patting it as I proceeded.
Simmer very slowly until the gravy is all absorbed, shaking the pan occasionally.
Occasionally he builds an outside nest high up in a fork in the branches of a tree.
If you go there you will witness them occasionally, and I assure you they are not edifying.
Occasionally, Brown glanced at the steam gauge; then the two engineers would exchange glances.