Cool MateMeaning of Occasional
happening or done sometimes but not often
In simple words: happening sometimes but not often
Occasional in a sentence
- She makes occasional trips to the countryside to relax.
- He only drinks wine on occasional social occasions.
- The company has occasional layoffs depending on market conditions.
- Occasional rain showers are expected throughout the afternoon.
- There were occasional bursts of applause during the concert.
How to use Occasional
Use 'occasional' to describe something that happens at irregular intervals. It is appropriate in both spoken and written contexts but is more common in written language than casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'occasion' - it’s like a special event that doesn’t happen all the time.
Related words
Collocations with Occasional
- occasional meeting
- occasional visitor
- occasional rain
Synonyms for Occasional
- intermittent
- sporadic
- infrequent
- rare
Common mistakes with Occasional
- Confusing 'occasional' with 'frequent', thinking they mean the same.
- Using 'occasionally' incorrectly with uncountable nouns.
- 'Occasional' should not be used with words that imply regularity, like 'every day'.
Occasional appears in
Occasional in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
من حين لآخر
يحدث أحيانًا ولكن ليس كثيرًا
- Bengaliবাংলা
মাঝে মাঝে
মাঝে মাঝে ঘটে কিন্তু প্রায়শই নয়
- GermanDeutsch
gelegentlich
passiert manchmal, aber nicht oft
- SpanishEspañol
Ocasional
que pasa a veces pero no mucho
- Persianفارسی
گاهی اوقات
گاهی اوقات اتفاق میافتد اما نه زیاد
- FrenchFrançais
Occasionnel
qui arrive parfois mais pas souvent
- Hindiहिन्दी
कभी-कभी
कभी-कभी होने वाला
- ItalianItaliano
Occasionale
succede a volte ma non spesso
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ocasional
que acontece às vezes, mas não com frequência
- RussianРусский
случайный, нерегулярный
происходит иногда, но не часто
- Urduاردو
کبھی کبھار
کبھی کبھار ہونے والا لیکن اکثر نہیں
- Chinese中文
偶尔的
偶尔发生，但不经常
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not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Occasional
What does Occasional mean?
happening sometimes but not often
What is the definition of Occasional?
happening or done sometimes but not often
How do you use Occasional in a sentence?
She makes occasional trips to the countryside to relax.
Can you give another example of Occasional?
He only drinks wine on occasional social occasions.
What are synonyms for Occasional?
Common alternatives include intermittent, sporadic, infrequent, rare.
What is the opposite of Occasional?
Opposite meanings include frequent, regular, constant.
What words go with Occasional?
It commonly pairs with occasional meeting, occasional visitor, occasional rain.
What are common mistakes when using Occasional?
Confusing 'occasional' with 'frequent', thinking they mean the same. Using 'occasionally' incorrectly with uncountable nouns. 'Occasional' should not be used with words that imply regularity, like 'every day'.
How do you pronounce Occasional?
US: /["/əˈkeɪʒənl/"]/, UK: /["/əˈkeɪʒənl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Occasional?
Use 'occasional' to describe something that happens at irregular intervals. It is appropriate in both spoken and written contexts but is more common in written language than casual conversation.
What CEFR level is Occasional?
"Occasional" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.