seldom Definition
not often; rarely.
Using seldom: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "seldom" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She seldom goes to the gym.
Example
I seldom eat fast food.
Example
He seldom speaks in public.
Example
We seldom see each other.
seldom Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for seldom
- rarely
- infrequently
- hardly ever
Antonyms for seldom
Phrases with seldom
Origins of seldom
from Old English 'seldan', meaning 'rare'
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Summary: seldom in Brief
'Seldom' [ˈsɛldəm] means not often or rarely. It is an adverb used to describe infrequent events or actions, such as 'She seldom goes to the gym.' 'Seldom' can be used in phrases like 'seldom if ever,' meaning almost never, and 'seldom seen,' indicating rarity.