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Occasionally

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition:

In an infrequent or irregular manner; from time to time.

Sense 1:

Adverb

Sometimes; on occasions; infrequently or irregularly.

Example sentences:

• They only visit their grandparents occasionally.
• I occasionally indulge in chocolate for dessert.
• We occasionally meet up for a coffee.

Sense 2:

Adjective

Rare; uncommon; not happening often.

Example sentences:

• He enjoys occasional success in his career.
• The typewriter is now an occasional item found in antique shops.
• Grandma's occasional forgetfulness concerns us.

Sense 3:

Noun

A special event or celebration.

Example sentences:

• We attended a wedding reception and it turned out to be a delightful occasional.
• The company organizes occasional parties for its employees.
• Her birthday is always marked by a big occasional with the whole family.

Sense 4:

Noun

A particular circumstance or instance.

Example sentences:

• The book gives occasional insights into the author's life.
• An occasional error in judgment is to be expected.
• She was having occasional bouts of dizziness.

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