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

  • (..) at over eight percent The upper-tranches are affected and they go to zero. I'll bet you right now, that those AA's are actually like B's! I rarely ever say these words but i think Charlie is right! Look, Ben! Pay-off! is -to-, but they're all taking the ratings off face value (..)
    2015 The Big Short