Definitions
- Describing something that happens infrequently or irregularly. - Referring to something that happens from time to time, but not on a regular basis. - Talking about an event or activity that happens every now and then, but not frequently.
- Describing something that happens in intervals or with breaks in between. - Referring to something that happens irregularly or sporadically. - Talking about something that starts and stops repeatedly over a period of time.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that happens irregularly or infrequently.
- 2Both words suggest that the event or activity is not happening continuously.
- 3Both words can be used to describe something that happens from time to time.
What is the difference?
- 1Frequency: Occasionally suggests something that happens less often than intermittently.
- 2Duration: Intermittently suggests something that happens for short periods of time with breaks in between, while occasionally does not imply any specific duration.
- 3Consistency: Intermittently implies that the event or activity is not happening on a consistent schedule, while occasionally does not necessarily imply consistency.
- 4Intensity: Intermittently suggests that the event or activity is happening with varying degrees of intensity, while occasionally does not imply any specific level of intensity.
- 5Context: Occasionally is more commonly used in everyday language, while intermittently is more technical and formal.
Remember this!
Occasionally and intermittently are synonyms that describe something that happens irregularly or infrequently. However, occasionally suggests something that happens less often than intermittently, and does not imply any specific duration, consistency, or intensity. On the other hand, intermittently suggests that the event or activity is happening with breaks in between, for short periods of time, and with varying degrees of intensity.
