seldom
//ˈseldəm//
Translation
nadiren
Definition
Seldom is an adverb meaning 'not often' or 'rarely.' It describes actions or events that occur infrequently, with a formal or literary tone. For example, 'She seldom visits her hometown' implies that the visits happen only occasionally. This word is commonly used in both written and spoken English to emphasize the rarity of an occurrence. Its opposite is 'often.'
Example
“He seldom goes to the cinema because he prefers watching movies at home.”
“Seldom does a day pass without her thinking about her childhood.”
“They seldom argue, as they always find a way to compromise.”
“I seldom eat fast food, but today I made an exception.”
“The old tree seldom produces fruit anymore due to its age.”
“Seldom have I seen such a beautiful sunset.”
“She seldom speaks about her achievements, preferring to stay humble.”
“In this region, it seldom snows, even in winter.”
“He seldom misses a deadline, as he is very organized.”
“Seldom do we realize how much we rely on technology until it fails.”
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