Sometime / Some time / Sometimes
Different formsSometime means at an unspecified point; some time means a period or amount of time; sometimes means on some occasions.
Sometime
Use when
You mean at an unspecified point in time.
Example
“We can review the draft sometime next week.”
Some time
Use when
You mean an amount or period of time.
Example
“Please give the team some time to verify the figures.”
Sometimes
Use when
You mean on some occasions.
Example
“Cross-agency clearances sometimes take longer than expected.”
Quick check
give us sometime, sometimes next week when an unspecified time is meant, some times when sometimes is meant
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