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.

1 day ago · 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 …

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

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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 …

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

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 …

RARELY meaning: not very often These machines only need to be fixed very rarely. = These machines rarely need to be fixed.