Cool MateSometimes
UK /["/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/"]/US /["/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/"]/
Definition
occasionally rather than all of the time
In simple words: at certain times, but not always
Examples
- Sometimes I like to go for a walk in the park.
- She sometimes forgets to turn off the lights.
- He sometimes plays soccer with his friends on weekends.
- Sometimes, I enjoy reading a good book in the evening.
- Sometimes it rains unexpectedly during the summer.
Usage notes
Used to indicate regularity in actions, but not consistency. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts; avoid in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'some-times' as having a 'few special moments' rather than all the time.
Collocations
- sometimes I feel
- sometimes it happens
- sometimes you need
- sometimes more is less
- sometimes in life
Synonyms
- occasionally
- periodically
- once in a while
- from time to time
- now and then
Antonyms
- always
- never
Common mistakes
- Confuse with 'sometimes' and 'sometime' - they have different meanings.
- Using 'sometimes' when 'always' is meant.
- Incorrect placement in a sentence, e.g., 'I eat sometimes apples.'