Synonyms of occasionally

17 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for occasionally is sometimes. Other synonyms of occasionally are intermittently, sporadically and irregularly. The opposite of occasionally is usually.

Synonyms and similar words for occasionally

at timesOn occasion, sometimes.
ever and anon literarySynonym of occasionally, now and then.
every once in a whileSynonym of once in a while.
every now and thenSynonym of now and then.
every so oftenOccasionally; intermittently; irregularly; now and then; once in a while.
from time to time
intermittentlyStopping or starting at intervals.
irregularlyIn an irregular manner; without rule, method, or order.
now and againSynonym of occasionally, sometimes, intermittently.
now and thenSynonym of occasionally, sometimes, intermittently.
on occasionOccasionally, from time to time, now and then.
once in a whileOccasionally; sometimes.
sometimesOn some occasions, over some periods, or in certain circumstances, but not always.
sporadicallyAt an occasional, infrequent, or irregular frequency.
uncommonly
while obsolete
whilom obsoleteAt times, on occasion, sometimes.

adverb On occasion: at relatively infrequent intervals, from time to time, sometimes.
adverb On an occasion, accidentally, by chance.
adverb On the occasion of something else happening; incidentally, by the way.

What is another word for occasionally?: Occasionally has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sometimes, intermittently, sporadically and irregularly.
What is the opposite of occasionally?: The opposite of occasionally is usually.
What does occasionally mean?: Occasionally means on occasion: at relatively infrequent intervals, from time to time, sometimes.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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