rarely

adverb
UK: /ˈreə.li/
US: /ˈrer.li/

  1. Not often; almost never.

    1. I rarely go to the cinema.
    2. She rarely calls anymore, but I understand she's very busy with her new job.

  2. In a way that is unusual or exceptional; not commonly encountered.

    1. Rarely does one find such dedication.
    2. Rarely had the team faced such a formidable opponent, testing their limits.

Synonyms

seldom hardly ever

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rarely" in English means: Not often; almost never., In a way that is unusual or exceptional; not commonly encountered..

The phonetic transcription of "rarely" is /ˈreə.li/ in British English and /ˈrer.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rarely": seldom, hardly ever.

Example usage of "rarely": "I rarely go to the cinema.". More examples on the page.