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Definition of sometimes

sometimes

/ˈsʌm.taɪmz/
some · times
Adjective:sometime
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• adverb

1

Occasionally, rather than all of the time; on certain occasions or in certain circumstances.

Example

"She usually takes the train to work, though she sometimes prefers to walk when the weather is pleasant."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Easily confused with 'sometime' (an indefinite point in time or an adjective meaning former) and the two-word phrase 'some time' (a considerable period of time); 'sometimes' specifically means occasionally.

• Nearby Words

somes river
something
sometime
sometimes
someway
somewhat
somewhere

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'some' and 'time' with the adverbial genitive or plural suffix '-s', developing from Old English 'sumum tidum' meaning 'at certain times'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sometimes. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sometimes
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