Synonyms for rarely
ˈrɛər lirare·ly

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1. rarelyadverb

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

   Antonyms:
   frequently, usually, often

2. rarelyadverb

   Not occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often.

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

   Antonyms:
   frequently, usually, often

3. rarelyadverb

   Unusually well; excellently.

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

   Antonyms:
   usually, often, frequently

4. rarelyadverb

   To a rare degree; very.

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

   Antonyms:
   usually, often, frequently

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1. rarely, seldomadverb

   not often

   "we rarely met"

   Synonyms:
   seldom

   Antonyms:
   oftentimes, frequently, ofttimes, oft, often

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1. rarelyadverb

   Synonyms:
   infrequently, seldom

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1. List of paraphrases for "rarely":

   seldom, infrequently, rare, sparsely, hardly, scarcely, often

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1. Kimberly Mitchell:

   If the immediate and main concern is carrying the weapon, steps like metal detectors and police presence may be the approach, since carrying and using a weapon rarely occurs in isolation … we often recommend a broader approach to prevention such as socio-emotional learning programs which aim to help people understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, fell and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

2. Ian Thompson Jr.:

   Most tumors are very small and so slow-growing that the man rarely will even notice them in his lifetime, if a man has a slow-growing prostate cancer and opts to just watch it, it's still a nuisance with multiple office visits, blood tests, and repeated prostate biopsies.

3. Arigon Starr:

   To paraphrase from Michael's work -- Native people have been relegated to the sidekick, shaman, overly sexualized or super tracker characters, we are rarely the main character or the hero.

4. Martin Luther King, Jr.:

   Rarely do we find men who willingly engage in hard, solid thinking. There is an almost universal quest for easy answers and half-baked solutions. Nothing pains some people more than having to think.

5. David Goldman:

   They rarely want to give up their guns.