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rare1
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- pronunciation:
- reIr
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
rarer, rarest |
| definition 1: |
When something is rare, it doesn't happen often, or you don't see it very often.
It is rare for us to see deer at our house, but my grandma often sees them in her yard.Michael is better than Jordan at playing games on the computer, so it's rare for Jordan to win.A cool day in the summer is rare where we live.These rare stamps are very valuable.- synonyms:
- unusual
- antonyms:
- common
- similar words:
- singular, unique
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| definition 2: |
When someone has a rare talent, it means they have an unusually great talent.
Natasha has a rare talent for singing.- synonyms:
- singular
- similar words:
- extraordinary, outstanding, remarkable
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| related words: |
extreme, individual, odd, precious, unusual |
| derivation: |
rareness (n.) |
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