I sometimes agree

USAGE SUMMARY

"I sometimes agree" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it whenever you want to express that there are times when you agree with something. For example: "My parents often give me advice, but I sometimes agree with them."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

1 human-written examples

One of the night's best questions came from a 13-year-old (he had his mom step up to ask it) and it was, "What percentage of your character is actually you?" "I sometimes agree with my character, and it's really important that you don't know when that is," Colbert answered.

Huffington Post

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

56 human-written examples

Because I sometimes agreed with those stances and sometimes did not, I often longed to be more direct.

The New York Times

"With critics sometimes I agree, sometimes I disagree, but I'd never base my taste on one review – although it's good to be aware of the worst that could happen".

The Guardian - Lifestyle

Not that they cannot sometimes agree.

The New York Times

"We sometimes agree with Brian; we sometimes do not.

The Guardian - Books

Oddly, the regulators sometimes agree; the rules and practices governing reactor safety, they say, are a patchwork.

The New York Times

For example, parents from different countries sometimes agree to have their children registered as citizens of both.

The New York Times - Travel

By now, more than sixty years into the atomic age, there is little mystery about why or how countries sometimes agree to give up work on nuclear weapons.

The New Yorker

It can take more than a year to evict the occupants after a foreclosure, and banks sometimes agree to lease the homes back to their former owners.

The New York Times

They sometimes agree repeat fees, whereby you get paid for every single time an ad with your voice on it is broadcast.

The Guardian

We note that other propagation models sometimes agree and other times disagree with the above results.

Advances in Space Research

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "I sometimes agree" to express partial agreement without committing to full endorsement. This is useful when discussing complex or nuanced topics.

Common error

Avoid overuse, which can make your stance seem weak or indecisive. Vary your expressions with phrases like "I often agree" or "I occasionally disagree" to provide a clearer picture of your perspective.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "I sometimes agree" functions as a statement of partial or intermittent agreement. It indicates that the speaker does not consistently hold the same opinion, but there are occasions when they are in accord. As Ludwig AI suggests, this is a correct and usable phrase.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

35%

Science

33%

Wiki

17%

Less common in

Formal & Business

5%

Academia

5%

Reference

5%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "I sometimes agree" is a grammatically sound phrase used to express partial or occasional agreement. While not highly frequent, Ludwig AI confirms its correctness and usability across diverse contexts such as news, media, science, and wiki sources. Related phrases include "I occasionally concur" and "there are times when I agree", offering alternatives that vary in formality and emphasis. When using "I sometimes agree", be mindful of overuse, which can dilute the strength and precision of your viewpoint. This phrase serves to express a nuanced perspective without committing to full endorsement.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

I occasionally concur

Replaces "sometimes" with "occasionally" and "agree" with "concur" for a more formal tone.

There are times when I agree

Shifts the focus to specific instances of agreement.

I am sometimes in accord

Uses "in accord" to convey agreement, adding a touch of formality.

I concur from time to time

Employs "concur" and "from time to time" for a slightly more sophisticated tone.

I am occasionally of the same opinion

Replaces "agree" with "of the same opinion" and "sometimes" with "occasionally" for a more verbose and formal expression.

I find myself in agreement at times

Emphasizes the spontaneous nature of agreement.

I am in agreement now and then

Expresses intermittent agreement using "now and then".

My views sometimes align

Uses "align" to indicate agreement, suggesting a coming together of perspectives.

I see eye to eye periodically

Replaces "agree" with "see eye to eye" and "sometimes" with "periodically" making the expression more idiomatic.

I am known to agree on occasion

Introduces the element of being known to agree, adding a layer of reputation.

FAQs

How can I use "I sometimes agree" in a sentence?

You can use "I sometimes agree" to express partial or occasional agreement, such as, "While I see the benefits of the policy, /s/I+sometimes+agree with its critics".

What's the difference between "I sometimes agree" and "I often agree"?

"I sometimes agree" indicates less frequent agreement, while /s/I+often+agree suggests more frequent agreement. The choice depends on the actual frequency of your agreement.

What can I say instead of "I sometimes agree"?

You can use alternatives like "I occasionally concur", "there are times when I agree", or "I find myself in agreement at times" depending on the context.

Is it better to say "I sometimes agree" or "I partially agree"?

Both are correct, but "I partially agree" (/s/I+partially+agree) emphasizes the extent of agreement, while "I sometimes agree" highlights the frequency. Choose the one that best reflects your intended meaning.