sometimes

/ˈsʌm.taɪmz/

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Meaning · English

On some occasions, over some periods, or in certain circumstances, but not always.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ở một số dịp, trong một số giai đoạn hoặc trong某些 hoàn cảnh, nhưng không phải lúc nào

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Adverb

Examples

Sometimes I sit and think, but mostly I just sit.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sometimes” mean?

On some occasions, over some periods, or in certain circumstances, but not always.

Is “sometimes” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.