from time to time

adverbial phrase

Meaning

Occurring occasionally or intermittently rather than constantly.

Examples

We visit our relatives from time to time to stay connected.
The old engine makes a strange rattling noise from time to time.

Synonyms: sometimes, occasionally, now and then, periodically

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from time to time

adverbial phrase

Pronunciation: frəm taɪm tu taɪm

Definition

Occurring occasionally or intermittently rather than constantly.

Examples

We visit our relatives from time to time to stay connected.
The old engine makes a strange rattling noise from time to time.
She checks her email from time to time while on vacation.

Synonyms of from time to time

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