rarely

Meanings

• adverb

  Used to describe something that happens infrequently or seldom.

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

frequently , often , usually

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Synonyms

barely , hardly , infrequently , once in a while , scarcely , seldom , sporadically

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rarely
are you , mew , new , pew , true

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. rarely (en) : infrequently or seldom
   

2. rarely (en) : having or showing a rare quality
   

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Variants

List of all variants of rarely that leads to same result
rarely , rarely ever , rarely/seldom ever , seldom ever , rarely if ever , rarely/seldom if ever , seldom if ever

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'rarelan', from 'raren' to be rare, scant.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'rarely' has three syllables.

2. In ancient Rome, a 'rara avis' was a rare bird that was highly prized.

3. The term 'rare earth elements' refers to a group of 17 elements that are essential in high-tech electronics but are found in limited quantities.

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Related Concepts

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1. infrequently: Used to describe something that happens seldom or not often.

2. scarcity: The state of being rare or hard to find.

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Culture

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In literature, 'rarely' is often used to create suspense or tension, as in the phrase 'he rarely speaks of his past'. In music, 'rarely' can refer to a song or album that is not frequently performed or listened to.

How to Memorize "rarely"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock with hands rarely moving to signify infrequent occurrence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rarely' with the image of a desert, where water is rarely found.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the sentence: 'Rarely runs a race where elephants appear'.

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