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Synonyms & Similar Words
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Meaning of Now and then
According to Oxford Dictionary, "now and then" is an adverbial phrase meaning "from time to time, or at irregular intervals".
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines it as "at intervals, occasionally".
- Cambridge Dictionary states it means "sometimes, but not often or regularly".
Example Uses
- I visit my grandparents now and then to see how they're doing.
- She checks her email now and then, but mostly uses her phone for messaging.
- The company releases new products now and then, which always generate a lot of buzz.
- The artist performs live now and then, but mostly focuses on studio work.
- The friends meet up now and then to catch up on each other's lives.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
always
constantly
continually
continuously
perpetually
permanently
consistently
regularly
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habitually
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typically
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predictably
reliably
steadfastly
steadily
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endlessly
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unremittingly
unrelentingly