Rare

Meaning

not occurring very often; uncommon or unusual

Unusual or uncommon; not occurring often.

Example Sentences

It's rare to find such beautiful handmade jewelry these days.

This species of bird is extremely rare.

Example Expressions

rare opportunity

Synonyms

uncommon, scarce, unusual, infrequent, exceptional, unique, extraordinary

Entry 1

uncommon, scarce, unusual, infrequent

Entry 2

unusual, uncommon, exceptional, unique, extraordinary

Antonyms

common, frequent, ordinary, abundant, usual

Entry 1

common, frequent, ordinary, abundant

Entry 2

common, ordinary, usual

Collocations

rare opportunity, rare disease, rare book, rare metals, rare species, rare occasion, rare gem

Entry 1

rare opportunity, rare disease, rare book, rare metals

Entry 2

rare species, rare disease, rare occasion, rare gem