What is another word for rarely?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈe͡əli] (IPA)

Rarely is a term that indicates something infrequent or uncommon. However, its meaning can be expressed in several other ways. Some synonyms for rarely include seldom, sparsely, scarcely, infrequently, occasionally, or intermittently. These terms all convey the idea of something happening or occurring with low frequency or irregularity. Additionally, words like uncommon, unusual, extraordinary, sporadic or rare can be used to emphasize the uncommonness of something. So, if you want to avoid redundancy or clarify your message, use one of these synonyms which can give your sentence a fresher and more nuanced tone.

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What are the hypernyms for Rarely?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for rarely?

Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings to each other. For the word "rarely," there are several antonyms that express frequency or regularity. Some of these antonyms include often, frequently, regularly, commonly, consistently, and always. Often means happening many times, while frequently implies happening multiple times but not as often as often does. Regularly means occurring consistently, commonly means happening with regularity, and consistently means occurring in a predictable or dependable manner. Finally, always means happening at all times, without exception. Using these antonyms can help to expand vocabulary and bring greater clarity to written and spoken communication.

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Usage examples for Rarely

Fortunately the sea is mostly quite smooth within the shelter of the archipelago, otherwise steam-vessels would rarely enter it.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
Such an experience may occur once in a lifetime, but rarely can it be repeated.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
She had rarely entered a theatre except under the circumstances which had made it a picture of delight to him.
"The Locusts' Years"
Mary Helen Fee

Famous quotes with Rarely

  • Comedy just pokes at problems, rarely confronts them squarely. Drama is like a plate of meat and potatoes, comedy is rather the dessert, a bit like meringue.
    Woody Allen
  • Travelling expands the mind rarely.
    Hans Christian Andersen
  • It is rarely that you see an American writer who is not hopelessly sane.
    Margaret Anderson
  • Rich men's houses are seldom beautiful, rarely comfortable, and never original. It is a constant source of surprise to people of moderate means to observe how little a big fortune contributes to Beauty.
    Margot Asquith
  • I'm rarely wrong.
    Eileen Atkins

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