now and then

adverb
UK: /ˌnaʊ ən ˈðen/
US: /ˌnaʊ ən ˈðen/

  1. Sometimes, but not regularly

    1. I see him now and then.
    2. We go to that restaurant now and then for a change of pace.

  2. Occasionally; from time to time

    1. Now and then, I like to treat myself to something nice.
    2. She still thinks about her old friends now and then, wondering how they are.

Synonyms

sometimes occasionally
now and then idiom

  1. At intervals; every so often

    1. We meet for coffee now and then.
    2. Now and then the sun breaks through the clouds, even on rainy days.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "now and then" in English means: Sometimes, but not regularly, Occasionally; from time to time.

The phonetic transcription of "now and then" is /ˌnaʊ ən ˈðen/ in British English and /ˌnaʊ ən ˈðen/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "now and then": sometimes, occasionally.

Example usage of "now and then": "I see him now and then.". More examples on the page.