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Occasionally (adverb)
From time to time; sometimes; at relatively infrequent intervals
“now and then|once in a while”
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Occasional (adjective)
Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often.
“He was mostly solitary, but enjoyed the occasional visitor.”
“He took an occasional glass of wine.”
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Occasional (adjective)
Created for a specific occasion.
“Elgar’s music was not created to be occasional music for high-school graduations.”
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Occasional (adjective)
Intended for use as the occasion requires.
“What your living room needs are some occasional chairs.”
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Occasional (adjective)
Acting in the indicated role from time to time.
“He is an occasional writer of letters to the editor.”
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Occasional (noun)
A person who does something only occasionally.
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Occasional (adjective)
occurring, appearing, or done infrequently and irregularly
“the occasional car went by but no taxis”
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Occasional (adjective)
(of furniture) made or adapted for use on a particular occasion or for infrequent use
“an occasional table”
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Occasional (adjective)
(of a literary composition, speech, religious service, etc.) produced on or intended for a special occasion
“he wrote occasional verse for patrons”
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Occasional (adjective)
employed for a particular occasion or on an irregular basis
“occasional freelancer seeks full-time position”