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Definition of seldom - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
infrequencynot often or rarely happens
- She seldom visits her grandparents.
- He seldom eats out due to his diet.
- The old library is seldom visited these days.
Expressions with seldom
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people who threaten often do not follow through
Don't worry about his threats; a barking dog seldom bites.
people who make threats rarely carry them out
Don't worry about his threats; barking dogs seldom bite.
bad events often happen together
After losing his job, his car broke down. Misfortune seldom comes alone.
act quickly because the chance may not return
Don't hesitate; opportunity seldom knocks twice.
easily forgotten if not frequently encountered
The old monument is seldom seen, soon forgotten by the locals.
almost never happens, and maybe never at all
He seldom, if ever, eats dessert.
happens very infrequently or almost never
He seldom or ever visits his hometown.
Origin of seldom
Old English, seld (rarely) + um (adverbial suffix)
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skill retention
skills or knowledge that are seldom applied are likely to be lost with time
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- French:rarement, ...
- German:selten, ...
- Italian:raramente, ...
- Spanish:rara vez, ...
- Portuguese:raramente, ...
- Chinese:很少, ...
- Japanese:めったに, ...
- Arabic:قَلَّما, ...
- Hebrew:לְעִתִּים רְחוֹקוֹת, ...
- Russian:редко, ...
- Ukrainian:рідко, ...
- Hindi:शायद ही कभी, ...
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