Seldom Meaning and Definition
Seldom
Pronunciation
/ˈseldʒəm/
Part of Speech
Adverb
Definition
A rare or infrequent occurrence or event; a thing that is not common or usual.
Examples
- The company only promoted employees to manager positions slightly less than .
- It’s that people get a chance to see their favorite celebrities in person.
Synonyms
- Rarely
- Infrequently
- Occasionally
Antonyms
- Often
- Usually
- Frequently
Etymology
From Old English “seld” (seldom) + “-m”.
Usage Notes
Use “seldom” to describe events or occurrences that are infrequent, but still possible or likely to happen. For example, “I seldom go to the gym, but I’m trying to get into a routine now.”
Cultural References
Seldom appears in popular culture, such as in song titles, lyrics, and even titles of books.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- “Do it seldom” – a phrase encouraging someone to do something occasionally.
- “It’s a seldom experience” – an expression referring to an event that’s rare or unusual.
Related Words or Phrases
- Rare
- Infrequent
- Occasional
Collocations
- Seldom happens
- Seldom occur
- Seldom seen
Frequency of Use
Seldom is a relatively rare word in modern language, but it’s still widely used in various contexts.
Common Misspellings
- Seqeldom
- Seldom
- Selom