seldom
seldom
not often
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seldom with Russian translation
seldom usage examples
У нас редко бывает время для долгих отпусков.
We seldom have time for long holidays.
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seldom belongs to the topic "Adverbs of Frequency". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
seldom synonyms
Related words worth learning together
Very close to 'seldom' meaning infrequently; slightly more common in everyday speech.
She rarely eats out.
Stronger than 'seldom' in implying almost never; idiomatic negative phrasing.
I hardly ever drink coffee anymore.
Formal phrase emphasizing rarity; close to 'seldom' but slightly more emphatic/formal.
On rare occasions we open the factory to the public.
What's the difference
How is seldom different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce seldom and what this word means
seldom means seldom. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce seldom
/ˈsɛldəm/
seldom translation
seldom
seldom examples
She seldom goes to the cinema now.
seldom transcription
/ˈsɛldəm/, /ˈsɛldəm/
Questions about this word
seldom meaning: what does it mean?
not often
seldom pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
seldom is pronounced as /ˈsɛldəm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
seldom definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She seldom goes to the cinema now. Translation: Сейчас она редко ходит в кино.
Is seldom part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?
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