Little
Little adverb - In a very small quantity or degree.
Once in a while and little are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Once in a while" instead an adverb "Little".
Nearby Word: littleness
Once in a while
Once in a while adverb - Now and then or here and there.
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Synonyms for Once in a while
Little and once in a while are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Little" instead an adverb phrase "Once in a while".
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He may have accepted female fans taking him dancing once in a while, to make them a little happier, but unlike lots of other celebrities, never takes advantage of them.
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Though he does earn a little bit of respect once in a while and after he dies, he is buried with his sword like the other three samurai casualties.
Source: Film / Seven Samurai -
Prince Takumi's retainer Oboro is this for the Hoshido group since she's often seen checking on the group's supplies, taking care of others, and even being a little nagging once in a while.
Source: Team Mom
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