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

  • (..) Well, this is Miranda Priestly we're talking about. There is no Plan "B." There's only Plan "A." Is she back? Am I fired? I rarely say this to people who aren't me... but you have got to calm down. Bloody hell! Coat, bag. What's that? Oh, I don't want that. (..)
    2006 The Devil Wears Prada