adverb
now and then or here and there (Freq. 2)
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he was arrogant and occasionally callous
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open areas are only occasionally interrupted by clumps of trees
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they visit New York on occasion
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now and again she would take her favorite book from the shelf and read to us
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as we drove along, the beautiful scenery now and then attracted his attention
• Syn: ↑occasionally, ↑once in a while, ↑now and then, ↑now and again, ↑at times, ↑from time to time
• Derived from adjective: ↑occasional (for: ↑occasionally)
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adverbhe lives in the country, though he visits the city on occasion
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on occasion
1. From time to time
2. In case of need
3. As opportunity offers
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Main Entry: ↑occasion
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on occasion (or chiefly Brit. occasions)
on occasion, the state was asked to intervene
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on occasion
: sometimes but not often : from time to time
On occasion [=occasionally], we'll drive out to the beach and watch the sunset.
I have on occasion tried to help him with his homework.
These machines are still used on occasion today.
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Main Entry: ↑occasion
Useful english dictionary. 2012.