Definition of rarely
1 : not often : seldom
2 : with rare skill : excellently
3 : in an extreme or exceptional manner
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Examples of rarely in a Sentence
She rarely talks about her past.
Rarely do we see this kind of weather in our area.
Only rarely is surgery necessary to treat this condition.
First Known Use of rarely
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