Cool MateMeaning of Now and then
Occasionally or from time to time.
In simple words: Occasionally, not often.
Now and then in a sentence
- I like to go hiking now and then.
- Now and then, I treat myself to a fancy dinner.
- She visits her grandparents now and then.
- He plays the piano now and then, but he needs practice.
- We travel to new places now and then.
How to use Now and then
Used in everyday conversation and informal writing. Avoid in formal contexts. Can indicate unpredictability or infrequency.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of 'now' as the present and 'then' as a distant event that happens occasionally.
Related words
Collocations with Now and then
- meet now and then
- visit now and then
- feel happy now and then
- do something exciting now and then
- give a call now and then
Synonyms for Now and then
- occasionally
- sometimes
- from time to time
- periodically
- intermittently
Common mistakes with Now and then
- Confused with 'now and again' — slightly different but similar meaning.
- Used incorrectly in past tense — should indicate present or future.
- Incorrectly combined with more specific time references.
Compare Now and then with Occasionally, Sometimes, From time to time
Now and then appears in
Now and then in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
من وقت لآخر
من وقت لآخر، ليس كثيراً.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মাঝে মাঝে
মাঝে মাঝে, ঘন ঘন না।
- GermanDeutsch
Ab und zu
Manchmal, nicht oft.
- SpanishEspañol
De vez en cuando
De vez en cuando, no muy a menudo.
- Persianفارسی
هر از گاهی
گاهی اوقات، نه زیاد.
- FrenchFrançais
De temps en temps
De temps en temps, pas souvent.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कभी-कभी
कभी-कभी, अक्सर नहीं।
- ItalianItaliano
Ogni tanto
Ogni tanto, non spesso.
- PortuguesePortuguês
De vez em quando
De vez em quando, não muito.
- RussianРусский
время от времени
Иногда, нечасто.
- Urduاردو
کبھی کبھار
کبھی کبھار، زیادہ نہیں ہوتا۔
- Chinese中文
偶尔
偶尔，不经常。
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Frequently asked questions about Now and then
What does Now and then mean?
Occasionally, not often.
What is the definition of Now and then?
Occasionally or from time to time.
How do you use Now and then in a sentence?
I like to go hiking now and then.
Can you give another example of Now and then?
Now and then, I treat myself to a fancy dinner.
What are synonyms for Now and then?
Common alternatives include occasionally, sometimes, from time to time, periodically, intermittently.
What words go with Now and then?
It commonly pairs with meet now and then, visit now and then, feel happy now and then, do something exciting now and then, give a call now and then.
What are common mistakes when using Now and then?
Confused with 'now and again' — slightly different but similar meaning. Used incorrectly in past tense — should indicate present or future. Incorrectly combined with more specific time references.
How do you pronounce Now and then?
US: //naʊ ənd ðɛn//, UK: //naʊ ənd ðɛn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Now and then?
Used in everyday conversation and informal writing. Avoid in formal contexts. Can indicate unpredictability or infrequency.