Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
every-now-and-then
Phrase
/ˈɛv(ə)ri naʊ ənd ðɛn/
Definition
Occasionally or from time to time; not frequently.
Examples
- I like to treat myself to a nice dinner every now and then.
- Every now and then, I go hiking to enjoy nature.
- She calls her old friends every now and then to catch up.
Meaning
The phrase ‘every-now-and-then’ refers to actions or events that happen occasionally, but not on a regular basis. It suggests a sense of infrequency and spontaneity.
Synonyms
- Occasionally
- Periodically
- From time to time
- Now and again
