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rare

[ɹɜɹ]
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Rare means something that is not common or not often seen or found. It describes something that is unique, unusual, or scarce. This word can be used to describe a variety of things, such as a rare book, a rare disease, or a rare event.

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"rare" as noun

1 - A scarce or uncommon item.

"rare" as adjective

1 - Very uncommon; scarce.

2 - (of a gas) Thin; of low density.

3 - Good; enjoyable.

"rare" as adjective

1 - (particularly meats) Cooked very lightly, so the meat is still red (in the case of steak or beef in the general sense).

"rare" as verb

1 - To rear, rise up, start backwards.

2 - To rear, bring up, raise.

"rare" as adjective

1 - Early

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Synonyms
1 - uncommon
2 - scarce
3 - uncommon
4 - scarce
5 - scarce
6 - scarce
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Antonyms
1 - common
2 - frequent
3 - ordinary
4 - ubiquitous
5 - plentiful
6 - widespread
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