CEFR A2

rarely

adverb

Meaning

Not often; infrequently.

Examples

She rarely eats fast food.
He rarely misses an opportunity to practice his English.

Synonyms: seldom, hardly, scarcely, infrequently

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rarely (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛərli/

Definition

Not often; infrequently.

Examples

She rarely eats fast food.
He rarely misses an opportunity to practice his English.
The shop is rarely busy on weekday mornings.

How to Use rarely

rarely ever (collocation): Almost never; very rarely. — "I rarely ever go to the cinema these days."
rarely seen (collocation): Not often observed or encountered. — "This type of bird is rarely seen in this region."

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