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Sporadically

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Frequency ContextPlay
Use 'sporadically' to describe events that don't follow a pattern or fixed schedule. SlideThe old bus arrives sporadically, so it's not reliable for daily commute.
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Not ContinuousPlay
'Sporadically' indicates breaks in continuity, suggesting something starts and stops at irregular intervals. SlideShe only checks her email sporadically, which means she might miss urgent messages.
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UnpredictabilityPlay
Something that happens sporadically is often unpredictable, without warning or signs. SlideMeteor showers can occur sporadically, making them exciting yet hard to anticipate.