Synonyms

  occasional only before noun (happening sometimes, but not often or regularly): I receive occasional phone calls from him. sporadic written (happening only occasionally, but not regularly): We still hear sporadic gunfire during the night. intermittent (happening with periods in between, but not regularly): There will be intermittent showers throughout …

  mistake (something incorrect that you do, think, or say): I think you have made a mistake in your calculation. error formal (a mistake): There were several errors in the report. inaccuracy formal (something that is not completely correct): The article contains several inaccuracies. blunder (a big mistake, especially because …

  join (to become a member of, participate in): He decided to join the army. Will you join me on a walk? Would you like to join us for lunch? take part (join in or be a part of an activity): How many competitors will take part in this race? …

stay (to continue to be in a certain place for a period of time): I’ll stay home and watch TV. Stay here! I’ll be back in a minute. remain rather formal (to stay in the same place or position): You will need to remain in bed for at least 3 …

things (objects or tools belonging to a specific person or used for a particular purpose): Pack your things, and let’s go. If the weather is nice, I’ll bring my swimming things. stuff (a collection of items that belong to a specific person or related to a particular activity): I placed …