Synonyms of once in a while
17 similar words
Another word for once in a while is sometimes. Other synonyms of once in a while are intermittently, sporadically and irregularly.
Synonyms and similar words for once in a while
adverbOccasionally; sometimes.
- 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.
- occasionally
- on occasionOccasionally, from time to time, now and then.
- 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.
Meaning of once in a while
- adverb Occasionally; sometimes.
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Questions about synonyms of once in a while
- What is another word for once in a while?
- Once in a while has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sometimes, intermittently, sporadically and irregularly.
- What does once in a while mean?
- Once in a while means occasionally; sometimes.
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