seldom
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /'sɛldəm/
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[edit] Adverb
seldom (comparative more seldom, superlative most seldom)
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Superlative |
- infrequently, rarely.
- They seldom come here now.
[edit] Usage notes
It is grammatically a negative word. It therefore collocates with ever rather than never.
- Compare He seldom ever plays tennis. with He almost never plays tennis.
[edit] Synonyms
[edit] Antonyms
[edit] Translations
infrequently, rarely
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[edit] Anagrams
- Anagrams of delmos
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