rarely
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈrerli/ · UK /ˈreəli/
rarely means: Not often; on very few occasions.
adverb
NOT OFTENB1
Not often; on very few occasions.
- I rarely eat meat.
- We rarely saw him last winter.
- She is rarely late for work.
VERY WELLC2
Very well, in a way that deserves praise.
- The young singer sang rarely.
- She danced rarely and delighted the guests.
- The actor played his part rarely.
Questions about rarely
What does rarely mean?
Not often; on very few occasions.
What is rarely in other languages?
Türkçe: nadiren · Español: raramente · Français: rarement · Deutsch: selten · Italiano: raramente · 日本語: めったに
How do you pronounce rarely?
In American English /ˈrerli/; in British English /ˈreəli/.
How do you use rarely in a sentence?
I rarely eat meat. We rarely saw him last winter.
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