Question

: Select the opposite of the given word:
Rarely
a. Seldom
b. Daily
c. Never
d. Used to

Answer 1

Hint: Rarely refers to something occurring infrequently or seldom. The opposite should convey a meaning often.

Complete step-by-step answer:

 Rarely is an adverb that generally refers to something that occurs once in a while. It is an adverb formed in addition of –ly to the adjective ‘rare’, which means not occurring quite often. Common, often, and frequent are the antonyms of rare.
Here, ‘seldom’ in option a can be well ruled out. The usage of seldom in a sentence indicates a very rare event. Hence, it is a synonym to the adverb ‘rarely.
‘Daily’ in option b is an adjective and adverb as well; used to mention a frequent, day-to-day event. It, therefore, underlines something common and sounds well as an opposite to ‘rarely.’ Option b, therefore, is the right answer.
In option c, we have ‘never’ which can be considered as the superlative usage to rare. ‘Never’ describes something that will not ever occur again. It indicates the least chance for something to happen while ‘rare’ suggests a hint or vague chances. Thus, option c proves wrong.
‘Used to’ in option d describes some past actions which must have happened frequently. It describes repeated actions in the past and cannot be the right opposite.

Note: An adverb is a word that is used to modify a verb, an adjective or another adverb in a sentence. Examples: quickly, gently, quietly, and so.