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

  • (..) She was lovely. YUSUF: You are seeking a chemist? COBB: Yes. To formulate compounds for a job? And to go into the field with us. No, I rarely go into the field, Mr. Cobb. Well, we would need you there to tailor compounds specific to our needs. - Which are? - Great depth. (..)
    2010 Inception