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adverb · A1 · often · UK/US

sometimes

sometimes

Meaning of sometimes

English

on some occasions

中文

表示不总是,偶尔发生

sometimes

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/
American English
/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

sometimes with Chinese translation

sometimes usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

I sometimes go to the park on weekends.

我有时会在周末去公园。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

She sometimes forgets to bring her keys.

她有时会忘记带钥匙。

sometimes synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between sometimes, from time to time, occasionally, every so often, at times, and periodically

🇬🇧English

Now and then.

A2often

ENFrom time to time she checks her old letters.

🇬🇧English

Less often than sometimes.

B1often

ENI occasionally work late when there are deadlines.

🇬🇧English

Informal: from time to time.

B1often

ENEvery so often I like to treat myself to a nice dinner.

A
🇬🇧English
at times

Slightly formal: sometimes.

often

ENAt times, the city feels too noisy.

Advanced: broader words

P
🇬🇧English
periodically

At regular intervals.

B2often

ENI check my finances periodically to stay on budget.

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Questions about this word

What does sometimes mean?

on some occasions

How do you pronounce sometimes?

sometimes is pronounced [ˈsʌmtaɪmz].

How is sometimes used in a sentence?

我有时会在周末去公园。 Translation: I sometimes go to the park on weekends.

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