Adverbs of Time and Frequency

for a limited period of time

She lived in the city temporarily while her house was being renovated.

in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a very long time

After years of traveling, they decided to settle permanently in a coastal town.

before the present moment or a specific time

She had previously worked for a different company before joining the current one.

at the present time

The company is currently working on a new product launch.

with no delay and at once

The digital transaction was completed instantly.

in a manner related to or characteristic of a particular season

The resort experiences a surge in tourism seasonally, with peak visitation during the summer months.

happening the whole year

The resort offers year-round activities, including skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer.

something that occurs or is published every two weeks, typically referring to a publication, such as a newspaper or magazine, that is issued or updated once every two weeks

once every two years

The international summit is held biannually, allowing leaders to discuss global issues and foster collaboration.

once every six months

The academic journal is published semiannually, with new research articles released every six months.

in a way that happens once every year

The insurance premium is paid annually.

now and then or from time to time

The professor periodically updates the syllabus, adding new readings when relevant research emerges.

almost not; only just enough

I could scarcely hear her whisper.

at infrequent intervals

The team practices indoors on occasion.

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

She hardly ever misses her morning jog.

to a very small degree or extent

She hardly knew him, yet she agreed to help.

in a regular or habitual manner, often following a fixed procedure or schedule

She routinely exercises in the morning before work.

at irregular and unpredictable intervals of time

The old radio broadcasts sporadically, cutting in and out.

in every case without exception

She is invariably punctual for all meetings.

on many occasions

Oftentimes, the simplest solution is the most effective.

in a manner characterized by short, irregular bursts or intervals

The old car's engine sputtered spasmodically, making the journey a series of abrupt stops and starts.

in a manner characterized by repeated occurrence at regular intervals or in a pattern

The issue recurs recurrently in our system, despite multiple fixes.

after a particular event or time

She moved to France and subsequently began studying art.