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Sometimes

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

2 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Sometimes

adverb

Meaning: Now and then, not always.

Full meaning: At certain times but not always.

Phonics sounds: s-o-me-t-i-m-e-s — blend them together!

Example: “Sometimes we eat at the hawker centre.”

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Category: adverbs · Frequency rank: 30 (smaller = more common)