Word for every now and then

What is a word for every now and then?

Words Related to every now and then. intermittently, off and on, periodically, recurrently.

What is another way of saying again and again?

In this page you can discover 11 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for again-and-again, like: repeatedly, again, continuously, frequently, regularly, time-and-again, time-and-time-again, unseldom, over-and-over, over and over again and once-again.

What is the adverb of now and again?

(idiomatic) Sometimes; occasionally; intermittently. I still go swimming now and again, but not as often as when I was a child.

What is another way of saying every so often?

What is another word for every so often?

once in a while	at times
irregularly	now and then
on occasions	periodically
sometimes	sporadically
erratically	every now and again

What is the synonyms of frequently?

In this page you can discover 57 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for frequently, like: regularly, constantly, often, chronically, persistently, normally, consistently, naturally, routinely, per usual and every now and then.

What means now and then?

: from time to time : occasionally now and then we go off to the country.

What’s another word for repeating yourself?

What is another word for repeat oneself?

keep on	go on
talk endlessly	talk repeatedly
go on talking	harp on
rabbit on	ramble on
rant on	refer to repeatedly

What’s another way of saying again?

What is another word for say again?

reiterate	iterate
reprise	recite
reproduce	renew
redo	reaffirm
quote	duplicate

What type of adverb is enough?

Adverbs of degree

Adverb of degree	Modifying	Example
almost	verb	She has almost finished.
very	adverb	She is running very fast.
too	adverb	You are walking too slowly.
enough	adverb	You are running fast enough.

Which type of adverb is again?

Back in the reverse direction, or to an original starting point.

Is it every so often or every so often?

Weird, right? After a little bit of research, I have confirmed that it would be correct to write “every so often” when the meaning you want is “every once a while.” Alternatively, you can refer to an event or occurrence as happening rarely or occasionally.

What is a customarily?

: by or according to custom or established practice clothing customarily worn for formal celebrations : in accordance with what is customary or usual the order in which the different courses are customarily served In addition to administering the oath of office to the president on Inauguration Day, the chief justice …

What is another word for ” every now and then “?

Here’s a list of similar words from our thesaurus that you can use instead. On some occasionsThe family likes to take a vacation in France every now and then. On some occasionsThe family likes to take a vacation in France every now and then. “The family likes to take a vacation in France every now and then .” Find more words!

Who is the creator of now and again?

Now and Again is an American science fiction comedy-drama television series created by Glenn Gordon Caron which aired from September 24, 1999 until May 5, 2000 on CBS. The story revolves around the United States government engineering the perfect human body for use in espionage, but not being able to yet perfect the brain.

How many episodes are in now and again?

The 5-disc set features all 22 episodes of the series, two featurettes and a nearly two-hour long retrospective documentary. These include interviews and full participation from almost all of the leading cast and crew, bar John Goodman. According to the packaging the “music has been changed for this home entertainment version.”

What was the theme song to now and again?

Modern classic CBS production. Now And Again had two different theme song versions written by Narada Michael Walden and Sunny Hilden. The songs title is ‘Gimme a Sign’. Sung by Ariel Ryder with rap by Narada.

What is the definition of now and again?

Definition of now and again : from time to time : occasionally now and again … our grandmother would put the good book back on the shelf — Rumer Godden as they drove along, the beautiful scenery now and then attracted his attention

When do you Say Something Happens Every now and then?

If you say that something happens now and then or every now and again, you mean that it happens sometimes but not very often or regularly. My father has a collection of magazines to which I return every now and then. Now and again he’d join in when we were playing video games.

In this page you can discover 12 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for every now and then, like: seldom, from-time-to-time, occasionally, frequently, every once in a while, now-and-then, once-in-a-while, every-so-often, ever so often, sometimes and now-and-again.

What is another word for often times?

What is another word for oftentimes?

often	frequently
repeatedly	constantly
continually	oft
much	hourly
oftentime	again and again

How do you say every often?

intermittently

again.
betimes.
every so often.
from time to time.
now and again.
occasionally.
on occasion.
once in a while.

In this page you can discover 57 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for frequently, like: regularly, constantly, often, chronically, normally, persistently, consistently, naturally, routinely, per usual and every now and then.

Is oftentimes a real word?

Oftentimes is an adverb, meaning it’s typically used to describe verbs. It’s oftentimes associated with habitual actions. A less common variant of oftentimes is ofttimes. Example: He would oftentimes take his dog for a walk in the woods to clear his head.

Is it ever so often or every?

For the longest time, I even had trouble determining whether it was correct to say “ever so often” or “every so often.” They both sound right when you say them and, as it turns out, they are both correct.

What does too often mean?

DEFINITIONS1. used for saying that something makes you sad or upset because it happens more often than you think it should. All too often, parents leave their children at home alone. Synonyms and related words.

What are some antonyms for frequently?

antonyms for frequently

rarely.
seldom.
infrequently.
not much.
uncommonly.

What is it called when you repeat yourself over and over?

When the toddler you babysit repeats everything you say, over and over again, you can call it “annoying,” or you can call it echolalia. Echolalia is a psychiatric term that’s used to describe what some people with mental disorders or autism tend to do, automatically repeat what they hear other people say.

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Meaning of Idiom ‘Every Now and Then’

Every now and then means sometimes; occasionally; periodically; or infrequently.

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Examples Of Use

“I stopped smoking ten years ago but every now and then I still crave a cigarette.”

“Do you ever see Uncle Joe? I don’t even know where he lives.” “Oh, we talk every now and again. He’s doing fine.”

“I go out to eat every now and then but I really like a good home-cooked meal.”

“My ex-wife and I are still good friends. We get together for lunch now and then.”

Usage

This idiom has several synonyms which can be used interchangeably:
Once in a while,
Every once in a while,
From time to time
Every so often

Note that the idiom once in a blue moon is often listed as a synonym for these idioms, but while the present idioms mean sometimes, once in a blue mean actually means, hardly ever.

A similar idiom is ‘on the odd occasion’ which means at various times but not regularly. “On the odd occasion when I want something sweet, I usually go for a chocolate bar.”

Origin

Used since the first half of the 1700s.

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What is another word for every now and then?

79 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ ˈɛvɹɪ nˈa͡ʊ and ðˈɛn], [ ˈɛvɹɪ nˈa‍ʊ and ðˈɛn], [ ˈɛ_v_ɹ_ɪ n_ˈaʊ__ a_n_d ð_ˈɛ_n]

a. & adv.

• once in awhile (adjective, adverb)
- once awhile,
- most infrequently,
- most occasionally.
adv

• frequently (adverb)
- successively,
- time and again,
- in many instances,
- at regular intervals,
- spasmodically,
- very often,
- by ordinary,
- in quick succession,
- not seldom,
- ofttimes,
- recurrently,
- at short intervals,
- many a time,
- thick and fast,
- over and over,
- many times,
- oftentimes,
- oft,
- not infrequently,
- as a rule.
• from time to time (adverb)
- ever so often.
• now and then (adverb)
- once or twice,
- not often,
- once in blue moon,
- once again,
- now then,
- once in a blue moon.
• Other relevant words: (adverb)
- once in awhile,
- frequently,
- on and off,
- discontinuously.
• seldom (adverb)
- hardly ever,
- a few times,
- not very often,
- scarcely ever,
- inhabitually,
- in a few cases,
- Unoften,
- whimsically.
adv.

• all (adverb)
- every now and then,
- every so often.
• frequently (adverb)
- habitually,
- ordinarily.
• from time to time (adverb)
- from time time.
• now and then (adverb)
- infrequently.
• on and off (adverb)
- on off,
- dis continuously,
- dis-continuously.
• once in awhile (adverb)
- more periodically,
- most periodically,
- more infrequently,
- more occasionally,
- most irregularly,
- most sporadically,
- most sometimes,
- more sometimes,
- more irregularly,
- more sporadically.
n.

• from time to time (noun)
- once in a while,
- seldom.
• Other relevant words: (noun)
- occasionally,
- repeatedly.
Other synonyms:

• unexpectedly
- haphazardly.
• Other relevant words (noun):
- Semioccasionally,
- betimes,
- at intervals,
- on divers occasions,
- on occasion,
- from time to time,
- now and again,
- at times,
- sometimes,
- once and again,
- now and then,
- every once in a while,
- at various times.

How to use «Every now and then» in context?

Every now and then you have to do something you don’t want to do because it’s the right thing to do. Sometimes you have to be a good person and do something for someone else even if it’s not something you want to do. Sometimes you have to compromise your own wants and needs in order to make others happy. Sometimes you have to put others before yourself.

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every now and then

вре́мя от вре́мени, по времена́м

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every now and then

1. время от времени

now and then, every now and then — время от времени; иногда

2. иногда

Синонимический ряд:

1. occasionally (adj.) every so often; frequently; occasionally; once in a while; sometimes

2. intermittently (other) every now and again; every once in a while; every so often; from time to time; here and there; intermittently; now and again; now and then

3. sometimes (other) at intervals; at times; every so often (colloquial); occasionally; off and on; on occasion; once in a while; periodically; sometimes; sporadically

English-Russian base dictionary > every now and then
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every now and then

occasionally
время от времени

Every now and then I visit my old aunt.

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Every now and then

• Every now and again [then]
Время от времени. То и дело

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every now and then

English-Russian big medical dictionary > every now and then
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every now and then

Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > every now and then
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Универсальный англо-русский словарь > every now and then
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Англо-русский универсальный дополнительный практический переводческий словарь И. Мостицкого > every now and then
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every now and then

время от времени, то и дело

Англо-русский большой универсальный переводческий словарь > every now and then
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every now and then

время от времени, то и дело

Новый англо-русский словарь > every now and then
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every now and then

время от времени, то и дело

Англо-русский современный словарь > every now and then
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every now and then

1) каждый раз/регулярно

2) время от времени/иногда

English-Russian combinatory dictionary > every now and then
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now and then

1. от времени до времени

2. иногда; время от времени

now and then, every now and then — время от времени; иногда

3. время от времени

Синонимический ряд:

1. occasionally (adj.) from time to time; infrequently; intermittently; occasionally; once in a while; seldom; sometimes

2. every now and then (other) every now and again; every now and then; every once in a while; every so often; from time to time; here and there; intermittently; now and again

3. sometimes (other) at intervals; at times; ever and again; ever and anon; every so often (colloquial); here and there; now and again; occasionally; off and on; on occasion; once and again; once in a while; periodically; sometimes; sporadically

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every now and again

Синонимический ряд:

every now and then (other) every now and then; every once in a while; every so often; from time to time; here and there; intermittently; now and again; now and then

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every now and again

вpeмя oт вpeмeни, инoгдa, изpeдкa, нeт-нeт дa и… He put his hand into the trousers’ pocket every now and then to make sure that the precious hundred-dollar bill was still there (U. Sinclair). ‘By the way, have you seen Margaret lately?’ ‘Now and again.’ ‘How is she?’ (C. P. Snow)

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every now and again

нареч.

временами

время от времени

изредка

иногда

подчас

порой

|| John comes to visit me every now and then.

It was hot work, but every so often Susan would bring us something cold to drink.

Every once in a while a dark horse candidate gets elected President.

Англо-русский универсальный дополнительный практический переводческий словарь И. Мостицкого > every now and again
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now and then

нареч.

время от времени

раз от разу

от случая к случаю

иногда

изредка

случается

бывает

|| Installing this update creates a process that checks for activation method of the Windows every now and then to see if the Windows is legal.

Англо-русский универсальный дополнительный практический переводческий словарь И. Мостицкого > now and then
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Every now and again

• Every now and again [then]
Время от времени. То и дело

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См. также в других словарях:

every now and then — • every now and then • every now and again • every so often • every once in a while adv. phr. At fairly regular intervals; fairly often; repeatedly. John comes to visit me every now and then. It was hot work, but every so often Susan would bring… … Словарь американских идиом
(every) now and then — (every) now and then/again/ phrase sometimes, but not regularly or often Now and then I receive letters from my former students. She comes to London every now and again. Thesaurus: sometimes, but not oftensynonym … Useful english dictionary
every now and then — (every) now and then sometimes. We still meet for lunch now and then, but not as often as we used to. Every now and then I ll take the kids to the playground. Related vocabulary: every so often, every once in a while … New idioms dictionary
Every now and then — Every Ev er*y, a. & a. pron. [OE. everich, everilk; AS. [=ae]fre ever + [ae]lc each. See {Ever}, {each}.] 1. All the parts which compose a whole collection or aggregate number, considered in their individuality, all taken separately one by one,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
every now and then — every now and again/then sometimes. Every now and then I go to town and spend loads of money … New idioms dictionary
Every Now and Then — is a popular song written by Al Sherman, Al Lewis and Abner Silver in 1935, and sung by Ramona and Her Gang . It was released on September 13, 1935 … Wikipedia
every now and then — adverb occasionally every so often she visits her father • Syn: ↑every so often * * * phrasal or every now and again or every so often … Useful english dictionary
every now and then — or[every now and again] or[every so often] or[every once in a while] {adv. phr.} At fairly regular intervals; fairly often; repeatedly. * /John comes to visit me every now and then./ * /It was hot work, but every so often Susan would bring us… … Dictionary of American idioms
every now and then — or[every now and again] or[every so often] or[every once in a while] {adv. phr.} At fairly regular intervals; fairly often; repeatedly. * /John comes to visit me every now and then./ * /It was hot work, but every so often Susan would bring us… … Dictionary of American idioms
every now and then/again — (or every once in a while or every so often) : sometimes but not often : from time to time : ↑occasionally We still see each other every now and then. They would get together every now and again … Useful english dictionary
every now and then, on occasion; from time to time. Also, every once in a while, every so often. — idi every now and then, on occasion; from time to time. Also, every once in a while, every so often … From formal English to slang

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Definition of every now and then next

as in sometimes

on some occasions

The family likes to take a vacation in France every now and then. Every now and again the two friends quarrel but they never hold grudges.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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commonly
much
ordinarily
regularly
invariably
hourly
constantly
routinely
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continually
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ofttimes
perpetually
endlessly
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unceasingly
continuingly
interminably

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