rarely

[US]/ˈreəli/
[UK]/ˈrerli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. infrequently; seldom; uncommonly

Phrases & Collocations

rarely if ever

rarely or never

Example Sentences

women are rarely recidivist.

only rarely did they succumb.

scientists rarely bother with such niceties.

such litigation will rarely be dispositive of any question.

they rarely fail to toe the party line.

I rarely drive above 50 mph.

In fact I've rarely seen such a pesthole.

She rarely watches television.

She rarely used alcohol.

Peter is rarely / seldom late.

Such fish is rarely met with in the north country.

How did they ever manage?See Usage Note at rarely

imitations rarely look anywhere as good as the real thing.

policy blueprints are rarely carried through perfectly.

their demands rarely received a favourable response.

women rarely feature in writing on land settlement.

the cops rarely liaised with the income tax ferrets.

happy endings rarely happen off-screen.

seriously though, short cuts rarely work.

Real-world Examples

Sleep apnea on its own is rarely fatal, but it can worsen other health problems.

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They are rarely permitted outside their homes.

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Parents very very rarely disown their progeny.

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We're getting access rarely seen to this point.

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Else and I met very rarely and very carefully.

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It is very rarely that a mountain changes its position.

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Though despite the importance of space exploration, it occurs quite rarely.

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Students rarely have to wait long for an online session.

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166. I'm rarely aware that the square area is bare.

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The law on compulsory military service is rarely enforced in China.

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