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rare1
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- pronunciation:
- reIr
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
rarer, rarest |
| definition 1: |
not often found or seen; not common.
A cool day in the middle of July is rare.- synonyms:
- exceptional, uncommon, unusual
- antonyms:
- common
- similar words:
- infrequent, scarce, singular, unique
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| definition 2: |
unusually great; excellent; admirable.
She has a rare talent for singing.- synonyms:
- exceptional
- antonyms:
- commonplace, ordinary
- similar words:
- extraordinary, outstanding, phenomenal, remarkable
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| definition 3: |
worth a lot because of uncommonness.
The museum paid a high price for the collection of rare coins.- synonyms:
- precious
- antonyms:
- common, everyday
- similar words:
- priceless, valuable
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| definition 4: |
not dense; thin.
The air is rare on the top of a high mountain.- similar words:
- thin
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| related words: |
extreme, individual, invaluable, odd, precious, unusual |
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| derivation: |
rareness (n.) |
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