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Rarely I Adverb ˈreəli ˈrerli Public Nowadays Term

Word3 rarely
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic /ˈreəli/ /ˈrerli/
Example
  • she is rarely seen in public nowadays.
  • the term is rarely used today.
  • irish coins minted before 1100 are rarely found.
  • i only rarely get a chance to go to the theatre.
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rarely

(adverb)/ˈreəli/ /ˈrerli/
  1. not very often
    • She is rarely seen in public nowadays.
    • The term is rarely used today.
    • Irish coins minted before 1100 are rarely found.
    • I only rarely get a chance to go to the theatre.
    • We rarely agree on what to do.
    • a rarely performed play
    • Rarely has a debate attracted so much media attention.
    • You will rarely, if ever, have to wait longer than an hour.

    Extra Examples

    • He rarely spoke.
    • It is a slowly developing disease, rarely fatal.
    • She very rarely made a mistake.
    • Support is provided by specialist teachers or, more rarely, interpreters.
    • That's something I very rarely do.
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