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rare
1[ rair ]
adjective
a rare disease;
His visits are rare occasions.
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- thinly distributed over an area; few and widely separated:
Lighthouses are rare on that part of the coast.
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- having the component parts not closely compacted together; not dense: lightheaded from the rare mountain air.
rare gases;
lightheaded from the rare mountain air.
- unusually great:
a rare display of courage.
She showed rare tact in inviting them.
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rare
2[ rair ]
adjective
- (of meat) cooked just slightly:
He likes his steak rare.
rare
3[ rair ]
verb (used without object)
rare
1/ ɛə /
adjective
- not widely known; not frequently used or experienced; uncommon or unusual
a rare word
- occurring seldom
a rare appearance
- not widely distributed; not generally occurring
a rare herb
- (of a gas, esp the atmosphere at high altitudes) having a low density; thin; rarefied
- uncommonly great; extreme
kind to a rare degree
- exhibiting uncommon excellence; superlatively good or fine
rare skill
- highly valued because of its uncommonness
a rare prize
rare
2/ ɛə /
adjective
- (of meat, esp beef) very lightly cooked
Derived Forms
- ˈԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- n noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of rare1
Origin of rare2
Word History and Origins
Origin of rare1
Origin of rare2
Example Sentences
There could also be some sightings of rare visitors such as the exotic European bee-eater, which have recently begun nesting in the UK.
But they may also use the Pope's funeral as a rare and unexpected opportunity to conduct a little impromptu diplomacy.
Friday's car explosion is not the first time Russian military figures have been attacked since the start of the war but targeted assassinations in Moscow are rare.
Holding a defendant — never mind a government official — in criminal contempt is rare.
“Well, how rare is that if you’re a movie nut?” asked Caldwell.
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