Occasionally and Oft

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Occasionally adverb - On some occasions.

Usage example: we occasionally stop for ice cream on the way home

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Oft is an antonym for occasionally.

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

Oft adverb - Many times.

Usage example: as I have oft said, you need to look before you leap

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Occasionally is an antonym for oft.

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