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rarely

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈrerli/ · UK /ˈreəli/

rarely means: Not often; on very few occasions.

adverb

NOT OFTENB1

Not often; on very few occasions.

  • I rarely eat meat.
  • We rarely saw him last winter.
  • She is rarely late for work.

Similar words: seldom, infrequently, hardly ever

Opposites: often, frequently

Common phrases: rarely seen, rarely happens, rarely ever, very rarely

VERY WELLC2

Very well, in a way that deserves praise.

  • The young singer sang rarely.
  • She danced rarely and delighted the guests.
  • The actor played his part rarely.

Similar words: excellently, admirably, splendidly

Opposites: poorly, badly

Common phrases: sing rarely, play rarely, rarely done

Questions about rarely

What does rarely mean?

Not often; on very few occasions.

What is rarely in other languages?

Türkçe: nadiren · Español: raramente · Français: rarement · Deutsch: selten · Italiano: raramente · 日本語: めったに

How do you pronounce rarely?

In American English /ˈrerli/; in British English /ˈreəli/.

How do you use rarely in a sentence?

I rarely eat meat. We rarely saw him last winter.

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