Basic Details
Word: Infrequently
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: Not happening often; rarely.
Synonyms: Rarely, seldom, occasionally
Antonyms: Frequently, often, regularly
Idioms and Phrases
- Once in a blue moon: This means something happens very infrequently. Example: "I only see my cousin once in a blue moon because she lives in another country."
- Few and far between: Used to describe things that are very rare. Example: "Rainy days in the desert are few and far between."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I infrequently eat sweets because I prefer healthy snacks.
Example 2: The train runs infrequently on weekends, so we had to check the schedule carefully.
Example 3: She infrequently visits the museum, even though she loves art.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "infrequently" is derived from Latin? It combines the prefix "in-" meaning "not," and "frequent," which means happening often.
Famous Quote
"The greatest use of a life is to spend it on something that will outlast it." William James (this can relate to doing things infrequently that have long-lasting impacts).
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "infrequently" mean?
a) Happening often
b) Not happening often
c) Always occurring
d) Commonly seen
Answer: b) Not happening often
2. Which of these is a synonym of "infrequently"?
a) Seldom
b) Often
c) Regularly
d) Always
Answer: a) Seldom
3. What is an antonym of "infrequently"?
a) Rarely
b) Occasionally
c) Usually
d) Never
Answer: c) Usually
4. Which sentence uses "infrequently" correctly?
a) He goes to the park infrequently, only when the weather is nice.
b) She infrequently finished her homework every day.
c) The team infrequently wins every match they play.
d) The sun shines infrequently in the summer.
Answer: a) He goes to the park infrequently, only when the weather is nice.
5. What does "once in a blue moon" mean?
a) Happening all the time
b) Very rarely happening
c) Always occurring
d) Sometimes occurring
Answer: b) Very rarely happening
