The Opposite(Antonym) of “routinely”
The antonyms of routinely are occasionally and sporadically. The antonyms occasionally and sporadically convey a sense of irregularity or infrequency. They imply that something happens only once in a while, rather than on a regular basis.
Explore all Antonyms of “routinely”
Definitions and Examples of occasionally, sporadically
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Happening from time to time; not regularly or frequently.
Example
I only eat fast food occasionally when I'm in a rush.
Occurring at irregular intervals; not constant or steady.
Example
He only checks his email sporadically, so it might take him a while to respond.
Key Differences: occasionally vs sporadically
- 1Occasionally implies that something happens from time to time, but not on a regular basis.
- 2Sporadically suggests that something happens at irregular intervals, with no predictable pattern.
Effective Usage of occasionally, sporadically
- 1Time Expressions: Use occasionally and sporadically to describe how often something happens.
- 2Planning: Use routinely to describe something that happens regularly, and occasionally or sporadically to describe something that happens less frequently.
- 3Work Habits: Use routinely to describe tasks that you do every day, and occasionally or sporadically to describe tasks that you do less often.
Remember this!
The antonyms occasionally and sporadically suggest irregularity or infrequency, while routinely implies regularity. Use these words to describe how often something happens, plan tasks, and describe work habits.
