Sometimes: meaning, definitions and examples

Repeated for emphasis to stress that the original 'sometimes' entry was already covered.

• This is a repeat entry, please refer to the first 'sometimes' for context and examples

This word is suitable for describing events that happen at irregular intervals, without any set pattern. It has a slightly more formal tone.

• I occasionally go to the theater
• He occasionally likes to cook elaborate meals

This phrase is used to indicate that something happens sporadically or occasionally. It can have a slightly more formal tone.

• At times, I feel overwhelmed by my workload
• He can be very charming at times

Use this phrase when referring to events that happen infrequently but somewhat predictably. It often implies a sense of nostalgia or regularity.

• I go hiking now and then
• She visits her grandparents now and then

Used when talking about something that happens occasionally but not always.

• Sometimes I go for a walk in the evening.
• It's nice to have ice cream sometimes.

Used when something does not follow the general rule or is a specific case that is different from others.

• Most of the employees arrive by 9 AM, but John is an exception.
• The dress code is strict; however, there might be some exceptions.

Used in statistical and scientific contexts to indicate a value or observation that is significantly different from other values in a dataset.

• In our survey, this response is an outlier.
• That data point is an outlier and may need further examination.

Used when describing something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected and suggests something unusual.

• The warm winter this year is an anomaly.
• This data point is considered an anomaly.