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Can I say "occasionally" instead of "frequently" in this context?

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Rebecca

No, you can't replace "frequently" with "occasionally." "Occasionally" and "frequently" have opposite meanings. "Occasionally" means infrequently or sometimes. "Frequently" means regularly or often. Ex: I visit the gym occasionally. => I visit the gym sometimes. Ex: She takes her dog to the park frequently. => She takes her dog to the park regularly. Ex: They occasionally go out to eat. => They sometimes go out to eat. Ex: He frequently goes to that store. => He regularly goes to that store.

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