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rare

[ɹɜɹ] /ɹɛə(ɹ)/ /ɹɛəɹ/

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noun

A scarce or uncommon item.

Examples :

"My grandmother's antique teacups are a rare find. "

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adjective

Very uncommon; scarce.

Examples :

"Black pearls are very rare and therefore very valuable."

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adjective

(of a gas) Thin; of low density.

Examples :

"The air in the high-altitude mountain cabin was rare, making it hard to breathe. "

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adjective

Good; enjoyable.

Examples :

"The teacher's lesson on ancient Rome was a rare treat for the students. "

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adjective

(particularly meats) Cooked very lightly, so the meat is still red (in the case of steak or beef in the general sense).

Examples :

"My uncle cooked a rare steak for dinner. "

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verb

To rear, rise up, start backwards.

Examples :

"The rooster rared back its head, challenging the other rooster. "

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verb

To rear, bring up, raise.

Examples :

"The farmer's family rarely had much money, but they still reared many chickens. "

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adjective

Examples :

"My grandmother's recipe for apple pie is a rare find; she only made it for special occasions. "

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