B2
occasional vs occasionally vs periodically
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| occasionaladjective/əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/ | Meaning happening sometimes, but not often or regularly | Goes with occasional shower | Example We had a few occasional showers, but the day was mostly sunny. |
| occasionallyadverb/əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl.i/ | Meaning sometimes, but not often | Goes with occasionally forget | Example I mostly cook at home, but occasionally we order pizza. |
| periodicallyadverb/ˌpɪr.iˈɑː.dɪ.kəl.i/ | Meaning from time to time, at regular or irregular intervals | Goes with periodically check | Example She periodically visits her old school to talk to the students. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Her name appears in the local news.