🇬🇧 Occasionally meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

When something happens occasionally, it happens once in a while, but not all the time and not on a regular schedule—just every now and then.

The bus driver occasionally sings opera, and all the kids buckle their seatbelts in shock, not safety.

Dad only occasionally burns dinner, but when he does, even the smoke alarm starts coughing politely.

My brain occasionally forgets easy words, so I just call everything a “thing” and hope for the best.

The class goldfish occasionally stares at us like we’re the weird ones for breathing air.

Grandma occasionally falls asleep mid-sentence, then wakes up and finishes the sentence like nothing happened.

Anna sits by the old gate. Occasionally a blue bird lands on the fence. Occasionally a child runs by and laughs. Occasionally the sun hides and a small rain drop falls on her hand. Occasionally a neighbor comes with warm bread and waves. Occasionally she smiles, safe and glad. She feels love.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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