The meaning of RARELY is not often : seldom. How to use rarely in a sentence.

RARELY meaning: 1. not often: 2. not often: 3. on very few occasions; almost never: . Learn more.

RARELY definition: on rare occasions; infrequently; seldom. See examples of rarely used in a sentence.

Definition of rarely adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1 day ago · Adverb rarely (comparative rarelier or more rarely, superlative rareliest or most rarely) Not occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often. [from 16th c.]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 rare•ly (râr′ lē), adv. on rare occasions; infrequently; seldom: I'm rarely late for appointments. exceptionally; in an unusual …

a. In an unusual degree; exceptionally: "a rarely good judge of the best in modern literature" (Frank Harris). b. With uncommon excellence: "You can write rarely now, after all your schooling" (George …

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Rarely is an adverb that describes how often something happens, specifically indicating that an event or action occurs infrequently or seldom. This term helps convey the frequency of an occurrence in a …

If something rarely happens, it does not happen very often. June and her daughters laughed a lot and rarely fought. I very rarely wear a raincoat because I spend most of my time in a car. Money was …