rare

Meanings

• adjective

  Uncommon, not frequently encountered; seldom seen or experienced.

  - "The rare blue diamond was worth millions."
  - "He was a rare talent, a true prodigy."

• noun

  A particular example or specimen of something.

  - "This painting is a rare example of van Gogh's early work."
  - "The library has a rare collection of ancient manuscripts."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɛəɹ/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹɛəɹ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

common , frequent , well done

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Synonyms

geason , scarce , selcouth , seld , seldsome , selly , uncommon

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rare
are , square , fair , repair , glare

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. rare (English) : uncommon
   

2. rare (English) : rare (as in producing a rare sound)
   

3. rare (English) : rare (as in having a rare disease)
   

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Variants

List of all variants of rare that leads to same result
rare , rareness , rarenesses , rarer , rarest , rare bird , rare birds , rare earth , rare earths , rare earth element , rare earth metal , rare breed , ultra-rare , ultrarare

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

rarest, rarer, rarest

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'rār' meaning 'rare, seldom, thin, slender, meager, or poor'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The rarest diamond in the world, the Cullinan Diamond, weighed over 3,100 carats.

2. The rarest coin in the world, the 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar, was sold for $10 million in 2013.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. scarce: Related term meaning 'hard to obtain or find in small quantities'.

2. uncommon: Related term meaning 'not frequently encountered'.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'rare' has been used extensively in various forms of art and literature. In music, a rare groove refers to a funk or soul record with a unique, hard-to-find sound. In literature, rare books are highly prized and sought after for their historical significance and rarity.

How to Memorize "rare"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a box of chocolates with only a few pieces left, representing the rare items.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rare' with the idea of something unique and valuable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym R.A.R.E to remember the meaning: Rare, Uncommon, Rare, and Exclusive.

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