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Meaning of rare

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rare

Pronunciation:[ɹɜɹ]/ɹɛə(ɹ)//ɹɛəɹ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A scarce or uncommon item.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Very uncommon; scarce.

    Example: Black pearls are very rare and therefore very valuable.

    Synonyms:geasonscarceselcouthseldseldsomesellyuncommon
    Antonyms:commonfrequent
  2. (of a gas) Thin; of low density.

  3. Good; enjoyable.

rare

Pronunciation:[ɹɜɹ]/ɹɛə(ɹ)//ɹɛəɹ/

adjective

Definitions

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

    Antonyms:well done