Yahoo India Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   rare

   /rɛː/

   adjective

   • 1. (of an event, situation, or condition) not occurring very often: "a rare genetic disorder" Similar infrequentfew and far betweenscarcesparsescatteredthin on the groundgoldenlike gold dustas scarce as hen's teethoccasionallimitedoddisolatedsporadicintermittentunaccustomedunwontedout of the commonOpposite commonfrequent
   • ▪ (of a thing) not found in large numbers and so of interest or value: "one of Britain's rarest birds, the honey buzzard" Similar unusualuncommonunfamiliarout of the ordinaryatypicalsingularremarkablerecherchéspecialpreciousOpposite ordinarycommonplace
   • ▪ unusually good or remarkable: "he plays with rare sensitivity" Similar exceptionaloutstandingunparalleledpeerlessmatchlessuniqueunequalledincomparableunrivalledinimitablebeyond comparebeyond comparisonwithout equalsecond to noneunsurpassedsurpassingexquisitesuperbconsummatesuperiorsuperlativefirst-classfirst-ratespecialchoiceexcellentvery fineinformal:A1stellartop-notchrare:unexampledOpposite commoneveryday

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘widely spaced, infrequent’): from Latin rarus.

   Derivatives

   • 1. rareness noun

   Scrabble Points: 4

   • R

     1

   • A

     1

   • R

     1

   • E

     1

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. People also ask

   What is a rare event?

   • If an event is rare, it doesn't happen often. If an object is rare, there aren't many of its kind. Obviously, finding a rare gem is a rare occasion. Rare comes from the Latin word rarus, meaning “widely spaced,” as rare things are — whether in actual space or in time.

   Rare - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/rare

   See all results for this question

   What does it mean if something is rare?

   • uncommon If something is rare, it is not common, and is therefore interesting, valuable, or unusual. ...rare trees and plants. lightly cooked Meat that is rare is cooked very lightly so that the inside is still red. 8 meanings: 1. not widely known; not frequently used or experienced; uncommon or unusual 2. occurring seldom 3. not widely....

   RARE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/rare

   See all results for this question

   What does the word 'rare' mean?

   • According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, the word 'rare' as an adjective can mean: Marked by an uncommon quality, especially superlative or extreme of its kind. It can also mean 'unusually good or remarkable'.

   RARE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RARE?

   grammartop.com/rare-synonyms/

   See all results for this question

   What does rare mean in literature?

   • "The truth is rarely pure and never simple" (Oscar Wilde). Infrequently, rarely. They seldom come here now. In an unusual degree; exceptionally "a rarely good judge of the best in modern literature" (Frank Harris). (archaic) Rare; infrequent. With uncommon excellence "You can write rarely now, after all your schooling" (George Eliot).

   Rarely vs. Seldom — What’s the Difference?

   www.askdifference.com/rarely-vs-seldom/

   See all results for this question

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRARE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of rare as an adjective to describe something that is not common or frequent, or someone or something unusual. See how to use rare in different contexts, such as meat, air, or species, with examples and synonyms.

   • English (US)

     someone or something unusual: He's that rare beast: a rapper...

   • Znaczenie Rare, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     rare definicja: 1. not common or frequent; very unusual: 2....

   • Rare: Korean Translation

     RARE translate: 드문, 살짝 익힌. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Have a Rare Old Time

     HAVE A RARE OLD TIME definition: 1. to enjoy yourself very...

   • Rare: French Translation

     RARE translate: rare, unique, rare, rare, saignant. Learn...

   • Rare: Polish Translation

     RARE translate: rzadki, krwisty, rzadki, na pół surowy....

   • Rare: Catalan Translation

     rare translate: rar, poc comú, cru, poc fet. Learn more in...

   • Rare: Russian Translation

     RARE translate: редкий , недожаренный, с кровью. Learn more...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › rareRare Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › rare

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of rare as an adjective for something that is uncommon, exceptional, or thin. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases for rare.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRARE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word rare, from adjective to verb, with synonyms, pronunciation, and examples. Find out how to say rare in different contexts, such as meat, plants, events, or skills.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRARE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of rare as an adjective to describe something that is not common, frequent, or usual. Find out how to use rare in different contexts, such as meat, air, or occasions, with synonyms and idioms.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › rareRARE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › rare

   • Cached

   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word rare, from adjective to verb, with synonyms, antonyms, and examples. Find out how rare can describe something that is uncommon, thin, excellent, or lightly cooked.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › rareRare - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › rare

   Definitions of rare. adjective. marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind. “"what is so rare as a day in June"-J.R.Lowell” “a rare skill” synonyms: uncommon. extraordinary. beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable. adjective.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › rareRare - definition of rare by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › rare

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning and usage of the adjective rare, which can describe something that is infrequent, uncommon, excellent, or thin. Find synonyms, antonyms, and translations of rare in different languages.