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

  • (..) Park it close by. Unless you want to know what else is good for you. You continue to surprise me, inspector. Get used to it, Ponton. With me, surprises are rarely unexpected. Yes, the weather is nice today. Let's hope it continues. Ponton, go find security. Tell them I want to converse (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther