Word a Day
rare
What does rare mean?
rare (adjective): very uncommon; scarce.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use rare in a sentence?
- Black pearls are very rare and therefore very valuable. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce rare?
/ɹɛɹ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
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What does “rare” mean?
in complete agreement
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very uncommon; scarce
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responsive to stimuli
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susceptible to attack
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