Cool MateMeaning of Seldom
not often
Seldom in a sentence
- She seldom goes to the gym because she prefers outdoor activities.
- We seldom see such extraordinary talent in young artists.
- He seldom speaks about his past, keeping those memories private.
- They seldom eat out, usually cooking meals at home.
- Seldom do we find a story so compelling and well told.
How to use Seldom
Use 'seldom' in neutral contexts to indicate something happens infrequently. Avoid in very formal writing; 'rarely' may be preferred. Stay away from casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
seldom + verb
Memory hint
Think of 'seldom' as 'sell-dumb' - it's dumb to sell something you hardly ever use.
Related words
Collocations with Seldom
- seldom seen
- seldom heard
- seldom used
- seldom acknowledged
- seldom mentioned
Synonyms for Seldom
Opposites of Seldom
Common mistakes with Seldom
- Confused with 'never' - 'seldom' means not often, not not at all.
- Using 'seldom' with positive verb constructions - it's usually used in negative or interrogative forms.
- Incorrectly placing 'seldom' at the end of a sentence; it should come before the main verb.
Seldom appears in
Seldom in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
نادراً
ليس كثيراً
- Bengaliবাংলা
খুব কম
খুব একটা হয় না
- GermanDeutsch
Selten
Nicht oft
- SpanishEspañol
Raramente, Pocas veces
No muy a menudo
- Persianفارسی
به ندرت
به ندرت
- FrenchFrançais
Rarement
Pas souvent
- Hindiहिन्दी
शायद ही कभी
ज्यादातर नहीं
- ItalianItaliano
Raramente, Di rado
non spesso
- PortuguesePortuguês
Raramente
Não muito frequentemente
- RussianРусский
редко
нечасто
- Urduاردو
شاید ہی
زیادہ نہیں
- Chinese中文
很少,不常
不经常
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Seldom
What does Seldom mean?
not often
How do you use Seldom in a sentence?
She seldom goes to the gym because she prefers outdoor activities.
Can you give another example of Seldom?
We seldom see such extraordinary talent in young artists.
What are synonyms for Seldom?
Common alternatives include rarely.
What is the opposite of Seldom?
Opposite meanings include often, frequently, regularly.
What words go with Seldom?
It commonly pairs with seldom seen, seldom heard, seldom used, seldom acknowledged, seldom mentioned.
What are common mistakes when using Seldom?
Confused with 'never' - 'seldom' means not often, not not at all. Using 'seldom' with positive verb constructions - it's usually used in negative or interrogative forms. Incorrectly placing 'seldom' at the end of a sentence; it should come before the main verb.
How do you pronounce Seldom?
US: /["/ˈseldəm/"]/, UK: /["/ˈseldəm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Seldom?
Use 'seldom' in neutral contexts to indicate something happens infrequently. Avoid in very formal writing; 'rarely' may be preferred. Stay away from casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Seldom?
"Seldom" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.