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occasional

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈkeɪʒənəl/

occasional means: Happening sometimes, but not often or regularly.

adjective

NOW AND THENB2

Happening sometimes, but not often or regularly.

  • We have occasional visitors.
  • She enjoys an occasional glass of wine.
  • There were occasional delays during the journey.

Similar words: infrequent, sporadic

Opposites: frequent, regular

Common phrases: occasional visits, occasional rain, an occasional mistake, occasional visitor

FOR AN EVENTC2

Written or made for a particular event or celebration.

  • He wrote occasional poetry for royal celebrations.
  • The concert featured occasional music composed for a wedding.
  • Her occasional verse marked the town’s anniversary.

Common phrases: occasional poetry, occasional music, occasional verse

Questions about occasional

What does occasional mean?

Happening sometimes, but not often or regularly.

What is occasional in other languages?

Türkçe: ara sıra olan · Español: ocasional · Français: occasionnel · Deutsch: gelegentlich · Italiano: occasionale · 日本語: 時々の

How do you pronounce occasional?

It is pronounced /əˈkeɪʒənəl/.

How do you use occasional in a sentence?

We have occasional visitors. She enjoys an occasional glass of wine.

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