once in a while
изредка
occasionally
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once in a while with Russian translation
once in a while usage examples
Once in a while, I treat myself to a pastry from the bakery.
Изредка я балую себя выпечкой из пекарни.
We go hiking once in a while when the weather is good.
Мы изредка ходим в поход, когда погода хорошая.
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once in a while belongs to the topic "Adverbs of Frequency". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Related words worth learning together
I go to the cinema once in a while.
I occasionally work late when there’s a deadline.
From time to time I like to unplug and go for a long walk.
Every so often we treat ourselves to a fancy meal.
I visit my grandparents now and then.
I rarely eat fast food.
She seldom goes out after dark.
разговорно, значит «время от времени», синонимично «now and then»
Now and again I treat myself to a day off.
чуть более формально, «по случаю, время от времени»
On occasion she gives lectures at the university.
What’s the difference
How is once in a while different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
What does once in a while mean?
occasionally
How do you pronounce once in a while?
once in a while is pronounced as /wʌns ɪn ə ˈwaɪl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is once in a while used in a sentence?
Once in a while, I treat myself to a pastry from the bakery. Translation: Изредка я балую себя выпечкой из пекарни.
Is once in a while part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?
Yes, once in a while (изредка) can be learned in the Adverbs of Frequency topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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