B1adverbsociety
US/əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl.i/
UK/əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl.i/
sometimes, but not often
In context
I mostly cook at home, but occasionally we order pizza.
The trains are usually on time, although they are occasionally delayed by heavy rain.
He only occasionally checks his work email at the weekend.
Words that go with occasionally
adverb + verb
- occasionally forgetI occasionally forget my keys at the office.
- occasionally visitI occasionally visit my old school.
- occasionally appearHer name occasionally appears in the local news.
- occasionally usedThe word is occasionally used in formal writing.
verb + adverb
- happen occasionallyMistakes like this happen occasionally.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I occasionally to go to the cinema.Correct: I occasionally go to the cinema.