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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Adverbs of Time and Frequency

Here, you will learn some English words related to Adverbs of Time and Frequency that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
temporarily
temporarily
[Adverb]

for a limited period of time

Ex: She lived in the city temporarily while her house was being renovated. 
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permanently
permanently
[Adverb]

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

Ex: After years of traveling, they decided to settle permanently in a coastal town. 
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previously
previously
[Adverb]

before the present moment or a specific time

Ex: She had previously worked for a different company before joining the current one. 
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currently
currently
[Adverb]

at the present time

Ex: The company is currently working on a new product launch. 
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instantly
instantly
[Adverb]

with no delay and at once

Ex: The digital transaction was completed instantly. 
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seasonally
seasonally
[Adverb]

in a manner related to or characteristic of a particular season

Ex: The resort experiences a surge in tourism seasonally, with peak visitation during the summer months. 
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year-round
year-round
[Adjective]

happening the whole year

Ex: The resort offers year-round activities, including skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. 
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biweekly
biweekly
[Adverb]

once every two weeks

Ex: She receives her paycheck biweekly, on the 15th and 30th of each month. 
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biannually
biannually
[Adverb]

once every two years

Ex: The international summit is held biannually, allowing leaders to discuss global issues and foster collaboration. 
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semiannually
semiannually
[Adverb]

once every six months

Ex: The academic journal is published semiannually, with new research articles released every six months. 
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annually
annually
[Adverb]

in a way that happens once every year

Ex: The insurance premium is paid annually. 
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periodically
periodically
[Adverb]

now and then or from time to time

Ex: The professor periodically updates the syllabus, adding new readings when relevant research emerges. 
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scarcely
scarcely
[Adverb]

almost immediately before something else happened

Ex: She had scarcely closed the door when the phone rang. 
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on occasion
on occasion
[Adverb]

at infrequent intervals

Ex: The team practices indoors on occasion. 
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hardly ever
hardly ever
[Adverb]

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

Ex: She hardly ever misses her morning jog. 
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hardly
hardly
[Adverb]

barely at a particular time in the past

Ex: The movie had hardly begun when the lights went out. 
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routinely
routinely
[Adverb]

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

Ex: She routinely exercises in the morning before work. 
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sporadically
sporadically
[Adverb]

at irregular and unpredictable intervals of time

Ex: The old radio broadcasts sporadically, cutting in and out. 
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invariably
invariably
[Adverb]

in every case without exception

Ex: She is invariably punctual for all meetings. 
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oftentimes
oftentimes
[Adverb]

on many occasions

Ex: Oftentimes, the simplest solution is the most effective. 
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spasmodically

in a manner characterized by short, irregular bursts or intervals

Ex: The old car's engine sputtered spasmodically, making the journey a series of abrupt stops and starts. 
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recurrently
recurrently
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The issue recurs recurrently in our system, despite multiple fixes. 
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subsequently
subsequently
[Adverb]

after a particular event or time

Ex: She moved to France and subsequently began studying art. 
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