What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
occasionally
Example
I occasionally go to the movies on weekends. [occasionally: adverb]
Example
She visits her grandparents occasionally. [occasionally: adverb]
periodically
Example
The company holds meetings periodically to discuss progress. [periodically: adverb]
Example
The doctor checks my blood pressure periodically. [periodically: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Occasionally is more commonly used in everyday language, while periodically is more commonly used in formal or technical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between occasionally and periodically?
Periodically is generally considered more formal than occasionally, and is often used in technical or professional writing.
