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Occasionally əˈkeɪʒnəli Adverb Meet Drink Work Type Allergy

Word3 occasionally
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic /əˈkeɪʒnəli/ /əˈkeɪʒnəli/
Example
  • we occasionally meet for a drink after work.
  • this type of allergy can very occasionally be fatal.
  • only occasionally was there any doubt that they would succeed.
  • johnston is an intelligent, occasionally brilliant writer.
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occasionally

(adverb)/əˈkeɪʒnəli/ /əˈkeɪʒnəli/
  1. sometimes but not often
    • We occasionally meet for a drink after work.
    • This type of allergy can very occasionally be fatal.
    • Only occasionally was there any doubt that they would succeed.
    • Johnston is an intelligent, occasionally brilliant writer.
    • Cook on a medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Extra Examples

    • I tend to paint anything although only very occasionally a portrait.
    • Occasionally, the problem is genetic.
    • She often felt sick and occasionally vomited.
    • The celebrations usually lasted a week but occasionally went on longer.
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