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Meanings
adverbformal
Not often; rarely.
کہیں کم; شاذ و نادر۔
بہت کم
bohat kum
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- seldom seen
- seldom heard
- seldom visited
Example Sentences
I seldom go to the cinema.
میں بہت کم سنیما جاتا ہوں۔
mein bohat kum cinema jata hoon.
She seldom eats fast food.
وہ بہت کم فاسٹ فوڈ کھاتی ہے۔
woh bohat kum fast food khati hai.
He seldom travels abroad.
وہ بہت کم بیرون ملک سفر کرتا ہے۔
woh bohat kum bayroon mulk safar karta hai.
Easily Confused With
sometimes:Sometimes means occasionally or from time to time, while seldom means not often or rarely.
Word Family
seldomness
nounنایابی
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Remember that 'seldom' is 'seldom' seen.
Visualize a rare bird that is seldom spotted in the sky.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "seldum" — rarely
First known use: 14th century
The word 'seldom' comes from the Old English 'seldum' meaning 'rarely' or 'not often'. It has retained a similar meaning throughout its history.