Definitions for Sometimes
ˈsʌmˌtaɪmzsome·times

Princeton's WordNet(2.50 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. sometimesadverb

   on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

   "sometimes she wished she were back in England"; "sometimes her photography is breathtaking"; "sometimes they come for a month; at other times for six months"

Wiktionary(2.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. sometimesadverb

   On certain occasions, or in certain circumstances, but not always.

   Sometimes I sit and think, but mostly I just sit.

2. sometimesadverb

   On a certain occasion in the past; once.

3. sometimesadjective

   former; sometime

   Thy sometimes brother's wife. uE000146934uE001 Shakespeare.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Sometimesadverb

   Etymology: some and times.

   1. Not never; now and then; at one time or other.

   ’Twill render me more equal, sometime superior. John Milton.

   It is good that we sometimes be contradicted, and that we always bear it well; for perfect peace cannot be had in this world. Taylor.

   2. At one time, opposed to sometimes, or to another time.

   The body passive is better wrought upon at sometimes than at others. Francis Bacon, Natural History.

   Sometimes the one, and sometimes the other, may be glanced upon in these scripture descriptions. Burnet.

   He writes not always of a piece, but sometimes mixes trivial things with those of greater moment: sometimes also, though not often, he runs riot, and knows not when he has said enough. John Dryden, Fables, Preface.

Webster Dictionary(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Sometimesadverb

   formerly; sometime

2. Sometimesadverb

   at times; at intervals; now and then;occasionally

3. Sometimesadjective

   former; sometime

4. Etymology: [Sometime + adverbial ending -s, as in -wards.]

Freebase(4.33 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Sometimes

   "Sometimes" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears, taken from her debut studio album ...Baby One More Time. Written by Jörgen Elofsson and produced by Per Magnusson and David Kreuger, the song was released as Spears' second single on April 30, 1999 by Jive Records. "Sometimes" is a teen pop song that draws influences from bubblegum pop, and alludes to a relationship where a shy girl is reserved on expressing feelings to her lover. The song received generally mixed reviews from contemporary critics, who noted it as a further hit from ...Baby One More Time and a competent single, despite considering it an entirely unremarkable song, and an annoying representation of Spears' innocent years. "Sometimes" attained worldwide success, peaking inside the top ten in eleven countries. In the United States, the song peaked at number twenty one. The song reached number one in Belgium, Netherlands and New Zealand, while reaching number two in Australia. In the United Kingdom, the song reached number three, and is also Spears' third best-selling single in the country. An accompanying music video, directed by Nigel Dick, was shot at the Paradise Cove in Malibu, California. It portrays Spears watching her love interest from afar. Spears has performed "Sometimes" in four of her concert tours, including at the ...Baby One More Time Tour, the Oops!... I Did It Again World Tour, and the Dream Within a Dream Tour.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Sometimes' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #467

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Sometimes' in Written Corpus Frequency: #460

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Sometimes' in Adverbs Frequency: #63

How to pronounce Sometimes?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Sometimes in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Sometimes in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Sometimes in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Sometimes in a Sentence

1. Ingrid Weir:

   Looking for a gem, we are sometimes dumb enough to try to hold on to a lump of coal, convinced that it will turn into a diamond in our lifetime... but all it does it get sh*t all over you until you burn it and use the energy for something else.

2. anonymous:

   What people respect is one thing, what people envy is the other. What people respect they do not always want to do, be or have. If, then, you want to be respected, and respect yourself, you sometimes need to do more than you want to.

3. Scott C. Holstad:

   i am sometimes afraid of the loner in me and of what is inside you your need to merge become one to see the world through another pair of eyes I'm afraid i need to retain my identity

4. Anthony Fauci:

   I hesitate to make any broad statements about whether it is or is not quote 'safe' for kids to come back to school, when you talk about children going back to school and their safety, it really depends on the level of viral activity and the particular area that you're talking about. What happens all too often -- understandably, but sometimes misleadingly -- is that we talk about the country as a whole in a unidimensional away.

5. Rick Smith:

   I think sometimes so many people see hearing loss as a disability and that’s all they see and that becomes the center of their thought process, so you’re thinking about what you can’t do instead of what you can do. Being able to demonstrate that is one of the most rewarding things. Being able to be a real time influence in a real time inspiration to the next generation has been real cool.

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