Now and then
Now and then adverb - On some occasions.
Usage example: we do go to the library now and then, but not as often as we should
Rarely and now and then are semantically related In some cases you can use "Rarely" instead an adverb phrase "Now and then".
Rarely
Rarely adverb - Not often.
Usage example: summer thunderstorms occur only rarely along the Oregon coast
Now and then and rarely are semantically related in not often topic. You can use "Now and then" instead an adverb "Rarely".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- little and now and then
- little and rarely
- hardly and now and then
- hardly and rarely
- seldom and now and then
- seldom and rarely
- infrequently and now and then
- infrequently and rarely
- irregularly and now and then
- irregularly and rarely
- not often and now and then
- not often and rarely
- scarcely and now and then
- scarcely and rarely
Both terms in one sentence
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Discretion Shot: Although the vampiresses love themselves a little gorefest or two every now and then one will rarely see anything worse than flowing blood.
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Non-Action Guy: Saburo is rarely seen in active combat, although he does a bit of fighting every now and then.
Source: Anime / Nobunaga Concerto - Despite rarely popping up every now and then, most of the plot in Campus Life takes place in space now.
Source: Artifact Title / Role Play
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