once in a while

adverbial phrase

Pronunciation: wʌns ɪn ə waɪl

Definition

Occasionally or from time to time, but not very often.

Examples

• We visit the seaside once in a while during the summer months.

• I treat myself to a fancy coffee once in a while as a reward for hard work.

• They still call each other once in a while to keep in touch.

Synonyms of once in a while

Words with a similar meaning to once in a while:

• sometimes
• occasionally
• every so often
• from time to time

Antonyms of once in a while

Words with the opposite meaning to once in a while:

• always
• never

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