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once in a while

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌwʌns ɪn ə ˈwaɪl/

once in a while means: Sometimes, but not often or regularly.

adverb

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Sometimes, but not often or regularly.

  • We eat out once in a while.
  • Once in a while, she visited her old school.
  • Do you still call him once in a while?

Similar words: sometimes, occasionally, now and then

Common phrases: once in a while, only once in a while

Questions about once in a while

What does once in a while mean?

Sometimes, but not often or regularly.

What is once in a while in other languages?

Türkçe: arada bir · Español: de vez en cuando · Français: de temps en temps · Deutsch: ab und zu · Italiano: ogni tanto · 日本語: たまに

How do you pronounce once in a while?

It is pronounced /ˌwʌns ɪn ə ˈwaɪl/.

How do you use once in a while in a sentence?

We eat out once in a while. Once in a while, she visited her old school.

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