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Sometimes

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onetimeAlternative form of one-time (“occurring once”). [Of or pertaining to a specific period of time in the past, not extending to the present.]
erstwhile(formal or literary) Formerly; in the past.
quondam(formal) Former; once; at one time.
pastIn a direction that passes.
formernounPrevious.
once(frequency) One and only one time.
occasionalnounOccurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often; incidental.
frequentlyAt frequent intervals.
oftenFrequently; many times on different occasions.
alwaysAt all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.
infrequentlyNot frequently.
also(conjunctive, focus) In addition; besides; as well; further; too.
usuallyMost of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.
occasionallyOn occasion: at relatively infrequent intervals, from time to time, sometimes.
intermittentlyStopping or starting at intervals.
maybePerhaps, possibly.
someOf a measurement: approximately, roughly.
everAt any time.
possibly(modifying a clause or predicate) Perhaps; indicates that the proposition may be true (is not certainly false) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker.
potentiallyIn a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way.

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