Synonyms of rarely
10 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for rarely is seldom. Other synonyms of rarely are infrequently and sporadically. The opposite of rarely is often.
Synonyms and similar words for rarely
adverbMore synonyms
- barely
- hardly
- infrequentlyNot frequently.
- once in a whileOccasionally; sometimes.
- seldomInfrequently, rarely.
- sporadicallyAt an occasional, infrequent, or irregular frequency.
- scarcely
- uncommonly
- unoftenNot often; rarely, seldom.
- seldomly rareSeldom; rarely.
Opposite of rarely
adverbMore antonyms
- frequently
- usually
- oftenFrequently; many times on different occasions.
Meaning of rarely
- adverb Not occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often.
- adverb Unusually well; excellently.
- adverb To a rare degree; very.
rarely in other languages
Questions about synonyms of rarely
- What is another word for rarely?
- Rarely has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as seldom, infrequently and sporadically.
- What is the opposite of rarely?
- The opposite of rarely is often. Other antonyms of rarely are usually.
- What does rarely mean?
- Rarely means not occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often.
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