Definition of occasionally
: on occasion : now and then dines out occasionally We occasionally see deer in the field.
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Examples of occasionally in a Sentence
Occasionally, things don't go as planned.
Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
First Known Use of occasionally
15th century
OCCASIONALLY Defined for English Language Learners
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: sometimes but not often
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