Frequently and Rarely

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Frequently

Frequently adverb - Many times.
Usage example: our oddball uncle frequently lets himself into our house without knocking
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Rarely is an antonym for frequently in topics: often, commonly.
Nearby Words: frequent, frequency, frequenter, frequented, frequenting

Rarely

Rarely adverb - Not often.
Usage example: summer thunderstorms occur only rarely along the Oregon coast
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Frequently is an antonym for rarely in topics: seldom, often, not often.
Nearby Words: rare, rarity, rareness
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  • Useful Notes / Winston Churchill Frequently mentioned but rarely seen in the Timeline-191 Alternate History series by Harry Turtledove.
    Source: Useful Notes / Winston Churchill
  • Likewise, Doflamingo is rarely referred to as such throughout the fandom ever since they learned that his executives affectionately call him "Doffy", while Luffy calls him "Mingo" (both of which are frequently used by the fandom, though the former more often).
    Source: Fan Nickname / Anime
  • Web Video / You Know What's Bullshit? Shout-Out: James frequently references American Movie in the AVGN series, but rarely elsewhere.
    Source: Web Video / You Know What's Bullshit?
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