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Occasionally əˈkeɪʒnəli Adverb Bre Meet Drink Work Type

Word occasionally
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / əˈkeɪʒnəli / NAmE / 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.
  • i tend to paint anything although only very occasionally a portrait.
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occasionally

(adverb)BrE / əˈkeɪʒnəli / NAmE / 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.

    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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