Rarely

Synonyms of rarely

• infrequently
• seldom
• hardly ever

Antonyms of rarely

• regularly
• frequently
• often

Collocations of rarely

rarely used

Frequency: 75 %

The antique furniture in the attic is rarely used nowadays.

rarely seen

Frequency: 70 %

The elusive bird is rarely seen in this region.

rarely heard

Frequency: 60 %

The sound of laughter is rarely heard in this quiet neighborhood.

rarely spoken

Frequency: 50 %

The language of their ancestors is rarely spoken by the younger generation.

Idiomatic Expressions for rarely

• Phrase: Scarce as hen's teeth
  Meaning: Extremely rare or hard to find
  Usage: Good customer service is as scarce as hen's teeth these days.