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单词 now and then
释义

now and then

adverb

: from time to time : occasionally
now and then we go off to the country

Synonyms

  • here and there
  • now
  • occasionally
  • sometimes
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Example Sentences

we do go to the library now and then, but not as often as we should
Recent Examples on the Web The court will remain his safe space, always — even if the superhero needs to shed the cape every now and then to help out the rest of us down here. Matt Sullivan, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2022 Fingers crossed that the others who are doing other projects will be able to come and play every now and then. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 13 Sep. 2022 But every now and then, a fluffy survivor is spat back out into our world. John Kelly, Washington Post, 26 June 2022 Lofty inflation is inviting comparisons to the 1970s, but one of the biggest differences between now and then hinges on how central banks today understand their role as the main line of defense against high inflation. Nick Timiraos, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 But popping a pill now and then isn’t going to make any difference, says St. Pierre. Taylyn Washington-harmon, Men's Health, 25 Aug. 2022 The trio gathered at a local cafe now and then to drink coffee and discuss the world. Martin Kuz, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Aug. 2022 Between now and then, the BLM will fix problems found in these reports — including conducting maintenance at the Delta facility — and conduct its own self-assessments, Warr said. Anastasia Hufham, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Aug. 2022 But now and then, after a particularly deadly or costly storm, a name gets retired. Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

now and then

adverb

as in occasionally
on some occasions we do go to the library now and then, but not as often as we should

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • occasionally
  • sometimes
  • on occasion
  • at times
  • every now and then
  • now
  • every now and again
  • every so often
  • once in a while
  • ever and anon
  • from time to time
  • periodically
  • here and there
  • sporadically
  • rarely
  • intermittently
  • seldom
  • off and on
  • infrequently
  • little
  • recurrently
  • irregularly
  • variously

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • often
  • frequently
  • usually
  • commonly
  • always
  • ordinarily
  • regularly
  • oft
  • oftentimes
  • routinely
  • invariably
  • much
  • consistently
  • hourly
  • constantly
  • continually
  • ofttimes
  • continuously
  • ever
  • perpetually
  • incessantly
  • unceasingly
  • endlessly
  • uninterruptedly
  • continuingly
  • interminably
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