How to Use "Sometimes" with Example Sentences

sometimes (adv): not all of the time; occasionally

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Used with adjectives:

"Mixing drugs can be sometimes fatal."
(fatal, deadly, lethal)

"She is sometimes lonely."
(lonely, depressed, sad)

"He gets sometimes angry at himself."
(angry, mad, upset)

Used with verbs:

"Side effects sometimes occur with this drug."
(occur, develop)

"I sometimes refer to the Internet for help."
(refer to , go to, consult, turn to, use)

"I sometimes wonder what is going on in his head."
(wonder, think about, question, speculate)

"Everyone makes mistakes sometimes."
(makes)

Example sentences:

"Sometimes, I just want to be alone."

"Sometimes, people don't understand what I'm saying."

"Sometimes, I just want to quit school."

"Sometimes, people are mean to me."

"Sometimes, it's necessary to be strict."