rarely
pronunciation
How to pronounce rarely in British English:
UK [ˈreəli]
How to pronounce rarely in American English:
US [ˈrerli]
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- Adverb:
- not often
Word Origin
- rarely (adv.)
- 1550s, from rare (adj.1) + -ly (2). "Seldom, not often;" also "finely, excellently."
Antonym
Example
- 1. There are rarely large incumbent firms .
- 2. Rarely has one telegram had such impact .
- 3. Until recently , the flag was rarely flaunted .
- 4. Rarely elegant , often brutal , sacking the boss is a traumatic way to change direction .
- 5. Rarely does the gulag intrude .