periodically

Thân thiện

He checks the mailbox periodically throughout the week.

Definition

Adverb: 1. At regular or irregular intervals; occurring from time to time; intermittently. It describes an action or event that happens repeatedly, but not continuously, with pauses in between.

Usage

The adverb "periodically" modifies a verb to describe how often an action occurs. It indicates recurrence over time. - It is typically placed before the main verb or after the auxiliary verb in a sentence. - It can also be used at the beginning or end of a sentence for emphasis.

Examples

• The software checks for updates periodically.
• She periodically reviews her notes before an exam.
• Periodically, the committee will meet to discuss progress.
• The old clock chimes periodically throughout the day.

Advanced Usage

• "to occur periodically": to happen at intervals.
  • Minor earthquakes occur periodically in this region.
• "to update/check/review periodically": to perform an action at intervals.
  • It is good practice to back up your data periodically.

Variants and Related Words

• Periodic (adjective): Appearing or occurring at intervals.
  • The company issues periodic reports to its investors.
• Period (noun): A length or portion of time.
  • The project will be completed over a six-month period.

Synonyms

• Intermittently: Stopping and starting at intervals.
• Sporadically: Occasionally or at irregular intervals.
• From time to time: Occasionally; not constantly.

Antonyms

• Continuously: Without interruption.
• Constantly: Continuously over a period of time.
• Perpetually: In a way that never ends or changes.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a sporadic manner
   • he only works sporadically

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sporadically