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Meaning of almost never
The primary meaning of "almost never" is to describe a situation or event that happens very rarely or is highly unlikely.
Etymology of almost never
The phrase "almost never" is a combination of "almost" and "never", with "almost" derived from Old English "almæst" meaning "nearly" and "never" from Old English "nǣfre" meaning "not ever"
The phrase has been used in English since the 15th century to convey a sense of rarity or improbability
Synonyms
hardly ever
rarely
seldom
barely
scarcely
infrequently
occasionally
once in a while
not often
not frequently
uncommonly
unusually
exceptionally
uniquely
sporadically
intermittently
periodically
now and then
from time to time
on rare occasions
very rarely
not typically
not usually
not normally
not customarily
not habitually
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something happens very rarely or is highly unlikely
- * Used to emphasize the rarity or improbability of an event or situation
Usage Examples
- I almost never eat breakfast, so I'm usually hungry by mid-morning
- * She almost never calls me, so it was a surprise to hear from her yesterday
- * He almost never attends parties, but he made an exception for his friend's birthday