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rare

/ɹɛɚ/adjective1 syllable

Rare means: having low density.

Synonyms for rare20

adjective, as in having low density

rarefied, rarified, thin

adjective, as in marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind

uncommon, extraordinary

adjective, as in not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

uncommon

adjective, as in recurring only at long intervals

infrequent

adjective, as in not widely distributed

scarce

adjective, as in (of meat) cooked a short time; still red inside

raw

also used for rare

selcouth, seld, selly, geason, dearthy, few and far between, in short supply, raresome, scant, scantling, seldom, superrare

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What does rare mean?6

adjective

1

having low density“rare gasses”

2

marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind“what is so rare as a day in June”

3

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness“a rare word”

4

recurring only at long intervals“a rare appearance”

5

not widely distributed“rare herbs”

6

(of meat) cooked a short time; still red inside“rare roast beef”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with rare?52

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All 52 rhymes for rare, grouped by syllable

Rare in a sentence

  • He was, which was rare for him, in a bad temper.unknown
  • Rare gems include aquamarine, amethyst, emerald, quartz and ruby.Adelpa
  • For most of them, this is quite a rare experience.ulyssemc1
  • Needless to say, theft was a rare occurrence.ulyssemc1
  • I like my steak medium, not rare or well-done.BoriQa
  • In rare cases, it preys on large ungulates.Chus
  • I like steak rare, but not this rare.CK
  • The peaceful transfer of authority is rare in history, yet common in our country.Hybrid

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Forms of rare

as a adjective

comparative
rarer
superlative
rarest