B1adverblanguage
US/ˈsʌm.taɪmz/
UK/ˈsʌm.taɪmz/
on some occasions but not always
In context
I sometimes take the bus to work when it rains.
Sometimes the best ideas come when you stop thinking about the problem.
The internet in our building is sometimes very slow at night.
Words that go with sometimes
adverb + verb
- sometimes forgetI sometimes forget my keys at home.
- sometimes happenMistakes like this sometimes happen when people are tired.
adverb + adjective
- sometimes difficultIt is sometimes difficult to find a parking space here.
- sometimes usefulA short break is sometimes useful when you feel stuck.
verb + adverb
- can sometimesTraffic can sometimes be terrible in the afternoon.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I go sometimes to the gym.Correct: I sometimes go to the gym.