occasional
occasional
Definition
oc·ca·sional (ə kā′z̸hə nəl, ō-)
adjective
- occurring on a particular occasion
- of or for a special occasion occasional verse
- acting only on special occasions
- of irregular occurrence; happening now and then; infrequent
- designating chairs, tables, etc. intended for occasional or auxiliary use
- being an occasion ()
occasional
Synonyms
occasional
modif.
occasional
Usage Examples
Preposition: over
- stays: My job involved some early starts and late finishes, as well as traveling within the UK and occasional over night stays.
Modifies a noun
- foray: By this time Portsmouth were only making occasional forays up the pitch.
- glimpse: On reaching Arrow Camp, the cloud came in sporadically, leaving us the occasional glimpse of our route up the Western Breach.
- lapse: The strong clean dancing of the former gaining the verdict over the occasional technical lapse of the latter.
- burst: We spent all day dodging the heavy showers and enjoying the occasional burst of hot sunshine.
- furniture: Stocks beds, bedrooms, home office & occasional furniture.
- shower: Garden awnings offer a spot of shade from sun and shelter from occasional showers.
Modifying Another Word
- very: In which case, the second book in this very occasional series is Homer's epic poem of the Trojan War, The Iliad.
- only: In conclusion, only occasional flashes of Twain's good humor shine through the extreme sarcasm.
- even: Parents and ( even occasional ) carers please take note.
- also: There are good arguments to back up all these assertions - but also occasional puzzles.
- still: However, Father Francis had not insisted on a total cease of communication and there were still occasional brief exchanges.
- just: The rule applies whether the trade is regular, permanent or just occasional.
Used with adjective complement
- include: Concerts also include occasional Organ Recitals and are usually in aid of the various charities that St. Mary's supports.
- hold: Weekend Away We hold occasional Weekends Away, which are open to all international students.
- require: Although they may require occasional ' dressing ' , metal bonded blades are the most commonly used.
- suffer: Crop shows gains had suffered occasional the facilities the a wild card.
- offer: We also offer occasional guided weekend visits to heritage attractions in the UK to students who wish to attend.
- see: Among the brittle stars you see occasional Dahlia Anemones in pink or orange or white.
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