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rarely
[rair-lee]
adverb
on rare occasions; infrequently; seldom.
I'm rarely late for appointments.
exceptionally; in an unusual degree.
unusually or remarkably well; excellent.
rarely
/ ˈɛəɪ /
adverb
hardly ever; seldom
I'm rarely in town these days
to an unusual degree; exceptionally
dialectuncommonly well; excellently
he did rarely at market yesterday
Usage
Example Sentences
Life as a United player is rarely straightforward.
The HSE can ban inspectors but it rarely uses this power, and it did not take such action against Mr Geary.
However, a senior pilot said that a bird hit is rarely catastrophic "unless it affects both engines".
It was an unusual display of solidarity for a chief who has rarely waded into the contentious immigration debate.
United's captain rarely makes a mistake from 12 yards, scoring 38 of 42 spot-kicks since joining, excluding shootouts.
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