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ONCE IN A WHILE Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the phrase once in a while. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase once in a while. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ONCE IN A WHILE

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occasionally
adverbadv
adverb

• sporadically and infrequently

at times
adverbadv
adverb

• sporadically and infrequently

from time to time
adverbadv
adverb

• sporadically and infrequently

now and again
adverb

• sporadically and infrequently

now and then
adverb

• sporadically and infrequently

on occasion
adverb

• sporadically and infrequently

Best Hypernyms For ONCE IN A WHILE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for once in a while, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
intermittently occasionally periodically sporadically

Alternatives for OCCASIONALLY

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