Always and Rarely

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Always

Always adverb - On every relevant occasion.
Usage example: although we never intend more than an afternoon visit, she always insists we stay for dinner
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Rarely is an antonym for always in habitually topic.

Rarely

Rarely adverb - Not often.
Usage example: summer thunderstorms occur only rarely along the Oregon coast
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Always is an antonym for rarely.
Nearby Words: rare, rarity, rareness
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  • Zoro from One Piece carries his dead friend's sword with him always and rarely if not never talks about it to the rest of the Straw Hats.
    Source: Mangst
  • Anime / Haré+Guu This happens very rarely and always heralds a serious asskicking.
    Source: Anime / Haré+Guu
  • Strange things happen there, and the citizens of Eamon must always be adaptable, for things are rarely what they seem, and even more rarely what they were yesterday!
    Source: Video Game / Eamon
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