Synonyms of sometimes

sometimes

adverb

ˈsəm-ˌtīmz 

as in occasionally

on some occasions

sometimes I like to go skiing, and sometimes I prefer to stay inside where it's warm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• occasionally
• now
• periodically
• from time to time
• at times
• on occasion
• sporadically
• now and then
• rarely
• every now and then
• once in a while
• here and there
• ever and anon
• seldom
• intermittently
• infrequently
• little
• irregularly
• variously
• off and on
• recurrently

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• often
• frequently
• usually
• much
• oftentimes
• commonly
• regularly
• hourly
• ordinarily
• always
• oft
• routinely
• invariably
• constantly
• consistently
• continually
• continuously
• ever
• incessantly
• perpetually
• unceasingly
• endlessly
• uninterruptedly
• continuingly
• interminably

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sometimes

Tens of thousands of ultra-orthodox Jews, sometimes called Haredi, have refused conscription into the Israeli militia on religious grounds. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026

The brain must coordinate meanings, words and sounds at extraordinary speed, and sometimes those moving parts briefly collide. — Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 14 July 2026

The show sees Neal and McLaughlin face off in challenges and games (sometimes with a celebrity guest), test out wacky products, and occasionally do surprising taste tests. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

And sometimes, in the case of the Trail Blazers sale, that can lead to legal challenges. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026