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View synonyms for seldom

seldom

[ sel-duhm ]

adverb

  1. on only a few occasions; rarely; infrequently; not often:

    We seldom see our old neighbors anymore.



adjective

  1. rare; infrequent.

seldom

/ ˈsɛldəm /

adverb

  1. not often; rarely
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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  • seldom·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of seldom1

First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English seldum, variant of seldan; cognate with German selten, Gothic silda-
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Word History and Origins

Origin of seldom1

Old English seldon; related to Old Norse sjāldan, Old High German seltan
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Example Sentences

Prior to “Matlock,” she had seldom played a protagonist who was a full-fledged hero.

Though McBride seldom mentioned the historic nature of her campaign, her platform emphasized respect and inclusion for all people.

From Salon

Here’s our recommendation for budget-minded Dodger fan families: Your favorite players seldom play every day in spring training and, when they do, they usually play just a few innings.

The top court is the final court of appeal, the final interpreter of the constitution and its judgements, which are binding on all other courts in India, routinely make news - although judges seldom do.

From BBC

In sophisticated business transactions, corrupt bargains seldom need words.

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