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Antonyms for infrequently


Grammar : Adv
Spell : in-free-kwuhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈfri kwənt



Definition of infrequently

Origin :
  • 1530s, from Latin infrequentem (nominative infrequens) "occurring seldom, unusual," from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + frequens (see frequent). Related: Infrequently.
  • adv seldom
Example sentences :
  • Not infrequently it occurs that a person who has paid to get in pays twice as much to get out.
  • Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce
  • A useful functionary, not infrequently found editing a newspaper.
  • Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce
  • It not infrequently happens that women are the greatest sufferers.
  • Extract from : « Strife (First Series Plays) » by John Galsworthy
  • This plant, with us, grows singly and it is infrequently found.
  • Extract from : « The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise » by M. E. Hard
  • Because I perceive it is not infrequently transgressed (he answered).
  • Extract from : « The Memorabilia » by Xenophon
  • Thus, not infrequently, the plant's vitality is seriously drained.
  • Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick
  • I saw Strickland not infrequently, and now and then played chess with him.
  • Extract from : « The Moon and Sixpence » by W. Somerset Maugham
  • Abscesses are not infrequently found in different parts of the lungs.
  • Extract from : « Cattle and Their Diseases » by Robert Jennings
  • As was not infrequently the case in the afternoon, an army chaplain read the service.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • "Johnny Reb" would think; and not infrequently, he would talk.
  • Extract from : « Four Years in Rebel Capitals » by T. C. DeLeon

Synonyms for infrequently

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