Pronunciation

/rɪˈsælɪtli/

Definitions

• Adverb: Used to modify verbs, often indicating frequency or degree of occurrence. It suggests something happens not very often or infrequently.

Phrases

• “Rarely do we have such good weather.”
• “She speaks French rarely.”
• “He rarely misses a workout.”

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “I rarely have time to visit my parents during the week.”
• “She rarely agrees with her colleagues on political matters.”
• “He rarely takes a break from his work.”

Synonyms

• Seldom
• Occasionally
• Infrequently
• Scarcely
• Uncommonly

Antonyms

• Frequently
• Often
• Usually
• Regularly
• Habitually