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sometimes vs some times

Both "sometimes" and "some times" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Sometimes" is an adverb that means occasionally or at times, while "some times" is a combination of the determiner "some" and the noun "times."

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 1144 views

sometimes

This is a correct adverb used to indicate occasional occurrences or instances.

Use "sometimes" as an adverb to express that something happens occasionally or at times.

Examples:

Sometimes I like to go for a walk in the park.
She visits her grandparents sometimes.
I sometimes forget where I put my keys.

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I do have trouble breathing underwater sometimes.
Definitely not recommended, but sometimes necessary.
Performance audits sometimes pose considerable methodological challenges.
Therefore their use is sometimes questionable.
But sometimes she gets frustrated working here...
But sometimes pain can be pleasure.
Misfortune, lack of information, sometimes overwhelming opposition.
Because sometimes life is scary, sweetheart.
I guess sometimes family traditions skip generations.
I can't believe them sometimes.
Killers sometimes revisit their crime scenes...
Death can sometimes stir up some unexpected emotions.
And surprisingly, sometimes, the reality surpasses imagination.
And sometimes secrets protect the people we love.
Excuse me, English sometimes not so quick.
Security measures can sometimes seem a little cruel.
Cytoplasm cultures sometimes, but never ooplasm.
Children can be very cruel sometimes.
Because sometimes there is honor among thieves.
Because sometimes you need to think outside yourself.

Alternatives:

occasionally
at times
now and then
from time to time
on occasion

some times

This is also correct but as a combination of the determiner "some" and the noun "times."

Use "some times" when referring to a specific number of occurrences or instances of an event.

Examples:

I have been to that restaurant some times.
She has visited Paris some times.
He has won the championship some times.

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Sometimes definition, on some occasions; at times; now and then. See more.
And the answer is: He has been working here for some times. A part that contains an error is "sometimes". Is it right to use "some times" instead of "some time".
Some times can be correct but is not in this case. I believe, in this case, since it is referring to a single block of time which he has been working, and also is past ...
Define sometimes. sometimes synonyms, sometimes pronunciation, sometimes translation, English dictionary definition of sometimes. adv. 1. At times; now and ...

Alternatives:

a few times
several times
a couple of times
a number of times
a handful of times

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