rarely

Definition

  • adverb: not very often
  • adverb: not often
  • synonyms: seldom, once in a while, barely

Examples

  • These machines only need to be fixed very 'rarely'. = These machines 'rarely' need to be fixed.

  • Such radical opinions have 'rarely', 'if ever', been heard here before.

  • The temperature 'rarely' [='seldom'] drops below freezing here.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) end up on the front pages of the tabloids, reeking blood on the side walk due to cranial ventilation. It seems Bobby knew everyone in Manhattan society. His wife Veronica now rarely came in, having succumb to the joys of motherhood. And then one evening, in walked the past. May I help you? (..)
    2016 Café Society
  • (..) I'm not asking you to turn it off, but my wife gets these migraines. Don't tell me how to play my radio. Just your nose out of our business! She rarely gets them. Just every now and then. I am just asking if you can lower it. Shes sick. Call your doctor! Believe me! He did give her something. (..)
    2016 Café Society