Synonyms for

Intermittently

Verb / ˌɪntɜ:ˈmɪtʌntli: / Another word for intermittently — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady

Synonyms & similar words

sporadically periodically irregularly inconstantly fitfully occasionally unevenly patchily discontinuously erratically intermittingly alternately brokenly staggeredly disjointedly spasmodically uncertainly

Example sentences

  1. The rain fell intermittently throughout the day.
  2. She checked her email intermittently throughout the day.
  3. The power went out intermittently during the storm.
  4. The internet connection was intermittent and slow.
  5. The car's engine made an intermittent clicking noise.

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  • "I have always been more interested in experiment, than in accomplishment." - Orson Welles
  • "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs
  • "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." - Confucius

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