PLATINUM 1

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Words and expressions that refer to
frequency

(almost never)
(infrequently)
(rarely / infrequently)
(sometimes, but not regularly)
(occasionally, sometimes but not regularly)
(eventually, on some occasions, at times)
(on alternate days)
(usually)
(a lot or many times; frequently)
(almost all the time)
 Words and expressions that refer to
frequency

I hardly ever drink coffee in the morning.

Mathew lives abroad so he rarely sees his family.
John is self-employed and seldom takes holidays.
Every once in a while she remembers her old life in
Germany and becomes a bit melancholic.
 Words and expressions that refer to
frequency
Every now and then, a stray cat comes into our yard.
We still get together for lunch every now and then.
Sometimes we take food with us and sometimes we buy
food when we are there.
I go to the gym every other day.
The medication should be taken every other day.
 Words and expressions that refer to
frequency
In the winter it rains a lot, and more often than not,
you’re carrying na umbrella.

More often than not, health promotion is understood too

narrowly.
She was often late for class.
We often go home early on Fridays.
Money spent by politician is nearly always wasted.
We nearly always work on weekends.