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  1. 15-Nov-2012, 14:42 #1
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    Default The differences between sometimes and at times are

    The differences between sometimes and at times are :

    1. They have approximately the same meaning.
    2. But "sometimes" may imply a greater frequency than "at times".

    Is it correct?

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    Default Re: The differences between sometimes and at times are

    Sometimes.
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