Below you will find example sentences with "less frequent". The examples show how this phrase is used in natural context and which words often surround it.

Less Frequent in a sentence

Corpus data

  • Displayed example sentences: 20
  • Discovered as a combination around: frequent
  • Corpus frequency in the collocation scan: 11
  • Phrase length: 2 words
  • Average sentence length: 22.7 words

Words in this phrase

less frequent

Meanings of words in this phrase

  • less can mean: comparative degree of little Common word
  • frequent can mean: Done or occurring often; common. Frequent word

Sentence profile

  • Phrase position: 4 start, 10 middle, 6 end
  • Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations

Usage patterns

These patterns show short text windows around the phrase in the example sentences:

afterward become less frequent 1× are also less frequent since the 1× are becoming less frequent and less 1× be any less frequent such as 1× becoming much less frequent limiting the 1× consultation was less frequent in areas 1× eruptions and less frequent supereruptions 1× flooding is less frequent but i 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

arson attacks on 1× as the world 1× but eagle eyed 1× criticism from the 1× even though evs 1× in autumn flooding 1×

Common sentence endings:

and less frequent 1× and perpetual vacancies 1× are more complex 1× become less frequent 1× dover and canterbury 1× every other year 1×

Context words

These words often appear near this phrase in the example sentences:

service 5× flooding 3× may 2× ithaca 2× areas 2× become 2× region 2× canal 2× becoming 2× evs 2× require 2× work 2×

Related phrases

less attractive less expensive less money less likely slightly less spend less becomes less less stable less successful significantly less

Phrases around this combination

Other phrases discovered around frequent:

frequent use 4× frequent visitor 4×

Just before it in the phrase index:

less expensive less emphasis less efficient less dependent less attractive leopard tanks

Just after it in the phrase index:

less likely less money less stable less successful lessons learned let alone

Other phrases with the same pattern

Same start:

less attractive less expensive less money less likely less stable less successful

Corpus analysis

  • The phrase "less frequent" has 2 words and usually appears in the middle in these examples. The average sentence has 22.7 words and is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around this phrase, patterns and context words such as afterward become less frequent, are also less frequent since the, service, flooding and may stand out.
  • In the phrase index, this combination connects with less attractive, less expensive, less money, frequent use and frequent visitor, linking the page to nearby combinations.

Example types with less frequent

This selection groups the examples by length and sentence type, making usage of the full phrase easier to scan:

Short example sentences

How often is less frequent? (5 words)

Less frequent washing reduces greasiness by sparing your natural oils. (10 words)

These systems are characterised by frequent eruptions and less frequent supereruptions. (11 words)

Longer example sentences

Traditionally the Shanghe region west of the canal has been prone to frequent flooding, while the Xiahe region to its east has been hit by less frequent but immensely damaging inundations caused by failure of the Grand Canal levees. (39 words)

Lesmok had some of the bulk of black powder for dispersing primer residue, but somewhat less total bulk than straight black powder, thus requiring less frequent bore cleaning. citation It was last sold by Winchester in 1947. (37 words)

Arson attacks on firms that refuse to bow to extortion demands, and raids on businesses to steal weapons from private security guards, are becoming much less frequent, limiting the rebels’ ability to sustain and finance their campaign. (37 words)

Question examples

How often is less frequent? (5 words)

Example sentences (20)

In telecommunications, less frequent inspection and upgrading of equipment may not be so dangerous, but it does translate into slower internet speeds and more frequent service disruptions.

It has frequent service to downtown, Cornell, Ithaca College, and the Shops at Ithaca Mall in the neighboring Town of Lansing, but less frequent service to many residential and rural areas, including Trumansburg and Newfield.

Small feeds are frequent during the guard phase, but afterward become less frequent.

These systems are characterised by frequent eruptions and less frequent supereruptions.

Traditionally the Shanghe region west of the canal has been prone to frequent flooding, while the Xiahe region to its east has been hit by less frequent but immensely damaging inundations caused by failure of the Grand Canal levees.

As the world warms, cold spells can still occur occasionally, although they are becoming less frequent and less severe in many places.

Even though EVs typically require less maintenance work than ICE vehicles, with less frequent service touchpoints, servicing EVs requires specialized capabilities, as the tasks involved are more complex.

Lesmok had some of the bulk of black powder for dispersing primer residue, but somewhat less total bulk than straight black powder, thus requiring less frequent bore cleaning. citation It was last sold by Winchester in 1947.

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Since the 1990s, new recorded material from the group has been increasingly less well-received and less frequent.

Arson attacks on firms that refuse to bow to extortion demands, and raids on businesses to steal weapons from private security guards, are becoming much less frequent, limiting the rebels’ ability to sustain and finance their campaign.

But eagle-eyed United supporters spotted a less frequent face in training today as youngster Jack Fletcher trained with the first team.

How often is less frequent?

Less frequent washing reduces greasiness by sparing your natural oils.

Remote and hybrid work setups are also less frequent since the business landscape is more labor-intensive.

Russia’s stock of long-range missiles, meanwhile, has dwindled, leading to less frequent attacks.

Three years later, Covid-era band-aids like self-service kiosks and less frequent housekeeping have now become the new normal for many firms seeking to cope with rising labor costs and perpetual vacancies.

Criticism from the consultation was less frequent in areas besides Banbury, with eight out of 14 respondents objecting to the policy in Sutton Courtenay.

However, it's always best to refer to your vehicle's manual first, as some models may require less frequent changes.

However, several other services will not be any less frequent, such as the 15 between Dover and Canterbury.

In autumn, flooding is less frequent, but I'd say there is some form of autumn flooding every other year.

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