Frequently and Occasionally

Frequently

Frequently adverb - Many times.
Usage example: our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking

Occasionally is an antonym for frequently in often topic.

Occasionally

Occasionally adverb - On some occasions.
Usage example: we occasionally stop for ice cream on the way home

Frequently is an antonym for occasionally in topics: sometimes, every now and then.

Nearby Words: occasion, occasional, occasioned, occasioning, occasionalism

Both words in one sentence

  • In the earliest episodes of Bones, Brennen's ex-husband was introduced for a scene and it was implied their divorce was recent; this was in keeping with the books, where her ex-husband was mentioned frequently and occasionally appeared.
  • Stick Figure Comic The author frequently includes notes indicating where an idea came from, which is often humorous and occasionally insightful.
  • Ass Kicks You Particularly egregious examples of hip-checking used frequently by players who are known to hip-check are occasionally referred to as "the flying ass".
    Source: Ass Kicks You
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