often vs seldom vs sometimes
often
Definitions
adverb
- many times at short intervals
- in many cases or instances
- frequently or in great quantities
Examples
The mysterious jack snipe is a typical bird of the often water-logged northern taiga, birch and willow country.
Unless contraindicated, prophylaxis with a gastrointestinal motility stimulant laxative and a stool softener is appropriate in terminally ill patients who are being given opioids.
The caller urges the often elderly victims to transfer their money to a'safe' account set up in their name.
seldom
Definitions
adverb
- not often
Examples
The genus Barclaya is very seldom seen in association with Cryptocoryne species.
Isadora seldom could pay her own way, but that never stopped her.
February is seldom a month to bring many people much cheer but this year for Championship clubs on the breadline, it will be tougher than ever.
