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it rarely will
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "it rarely will" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to indicate that something is unlikely to happen or occur in the future. Example: "If you don't put in the effort, it rarely will lead to success."
✓ Grammatically correct
Wiki
News & Media
Encyclopedias
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Alternative expressions(2)
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1 human-written examples
You may try to live it in a way that appeases others, but it rarely will, and it will never satisfy you.
Wiki
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
59 human-written examples
You will never regret having it and rarely will a hiker return from an Australian hike with a full water bottle.
Wiki
After months of delay and discord, administration officials said, they have learned that when it comes to deal-making with Moscow, nothing is done until it is done, and rarely will it go as smoothly as anticipated.
News & Media
Rarely will it hold the sitters captive.
News & Media
But only rarely will it cover both at the same time, which creates a financial bind.
News & Media
"Even if a business owner takes a summer holiday, rarely will it be for two weeks.
News & Media
The kea feeds on dead sheep and carrion and will even attack sick, injured, or trapped individuals, but rarely will it harm healthy sheep.
Encyclopedias
– they all come out with the same set phrases: they make reference to the huge amount that goes through their heads, or to how wonderful it all was, but rarely will they go into specifics.
News & Media
At the same time, the complexity of the evidence base and the relevant causal chains means that rarely will it be possible to state conclusions with the degree of conclusiveness that may be possible in a laboratory situation or even in many epidemiological study designs, where almost all variables can be controlled.
Science
Rarely will it be possible for the average reader to be able to afford the Dior gown or mimic precisely the clothing penned by the cartoonist's hand.
Wiki
But if it's just quality management, not quality engineering, we very rarely will pursue it.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "it rarely will" to express that something is not likely to happen. Be mindful of the context to ensure that the tone and formality are appropriate.
Common error
While "it rarely will" is grammatically sound, avoid overusing adverbs of frequency in succession. Vary your sentence structure to maintain reader engagement.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "it rarely will" functions as an adverbial modifier indicating the low probability or infrequency of a future event or action. Ludwig AI confirms its correctness.
Frequent in
News & Media
25%
Wiki
25%
Science
25%
Less common in
Encyclopedias
25%
Formal & Business
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Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "it rarely will" is a grammatically correct adverbial phrase used to express that something is unlikely to happen. Ludwig AI validates this, confirming its acceptability in written English. While the phrase is accurate, there are alternative expressions, such as "it seldom will" or "it is unlikely to", which might be preferred depending on the context. It is most common in news, wiki and science contexts, maintaining a neutral formality level. Overusing such adverbs of frequency should be avoided to maintain writing engagement.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
it seldom will
Replaces "rarely" with "seldom", indicating infrequency.
it infrequently will
Substitutes "rarely" with "infrequently", a more formal synonym.
it hardly ever will
Uses "hardly ever" instead of "rarely", conveying a similar sense of low probability.
it will rarely happen
Rephrases the sentence to emphasize the event's infrequency rather than the action.
it is unlikely to
Expresses the same idea using a different grammatical structure, focusing on unlikelihood.
it probably won't
Uses a contraction to indicate a less formal tone and expresses probability.
it's not likely to
Similar to "it is unlikely to", but more conversational due to the contraction.
it scarcely will
Replaces "rarely" with "scarcely", another formal synonym indicating a low occurrence.
it might not
Expresses possibility rather than frequency, implying it is improbable.
it uncommonly will
Substitute "rarely" with "uncommonly", a more formal synonym indicating a low occurrence.
FAQs
How can I use "it rarely will" in a sentence?
Use "it rarely will" to indicate that something is unlikely to occur. For example, "If you don't practice, "it rarely will" lead to success."
What are some alternatives to "it rarely will"?
You can use phrases like "it seldom will", "it hardly ever will", or "it is unlikely to" depending on the desired level of formality.
Is "it rarely will" grammatically correct?
Yes, "it rarely will" is grammatically correct. The adverb "rarely" modifies the auxiliary verb "will", indicating the infrequency of the future action.
What is the difference between "it rarely will" and "it will rarely"?
The phrase "it rarely will" places emphasis on the infrequency before stating the action. "It will rarely" is more common, but both express a similar idea.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
76%
Authority and reliability
4.1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested