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- DictionaryRare·ly/ˈrerlē/
adverb
- 1. not often; seldom: "I rarely drive above 60 mph"
- 2. unusually or remarkably well: archaic "you can write rarely now, after all your schooling"
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Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the adverb rarely, which means not often, with rare skill, or in an extreme manner. See also related words and phrases containing rarely.
Rarely means not often or almost never. Learn how to use this adverb in different contexts and see synonyms, antonyms and translations.
Rarely means on rare occasions; infrequently; seldom. It can also mean exceptionally or unusually well. See the origin, usage and example sentences of rarely.
Rarely means not often or on very few occasions. Learn how to use it in different contexts and see synonyms, antonyms and translations.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms and usage of the adverb 'rarely', which means not very often or exceptionally. See sentences from various sources and compare British and American English.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation and grammar of the adverb rarely, which means not very often. See examples, synonyms and related words for rarely.
1. hardly ever; seldom: I'm rarely in town these days. 2. to an unusual degree; exceptionally. 3. dialect uncommonly well; excellently: he did rarely at market yesterday. Usage: Since rarely means hardly ever, one should not say something rarely ever happens.
