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Meaning of rarely
The primary meaning of the word "rarely" is to do something or for something to happen not often.
Etymology of rarely
The word "rarely" comes from the Old English word "rær" which is also the source of the word "rare", and the suffix "-ly" which forms an adverb
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to indicate something that happens infrequently
Synonyms
infrequently
seldom
hardly ever
scarcely
rarely
occasionally
once in a while
from time to time
every now and then
now and again
not often
uncommonly
unusually
exceptionally
sporadically
intermittently
periodically
irregularly
unequally
disproportionately
inadequately
insufficiently
marginally
minimally
barely
hardly
not much
not nearly
few
few times
not many times
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something happens or is done very little, or not often
- Not often or frequently; infrequently
- To a small degree or extent; not much
Usage Examples
- She rarely goes to the movies alone
- He rarely talks about his personal life
- They rarely have time to travel together
Antonyms
frequently
often
commonly
regularly
usually
typically
normally
habitually
consistently
constantly
continually
perpetually
always
almost always
nearly always
most of the time
generally
ordinarily
customarily
traditionally
conventionally
routinely