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Meanings of
rare
in English
Having low density.
rarefied
rarified
Related terms
thin
Seldom found or seldom occurring.
unusual
exceptional
uncommon
Related terms
extraordinary
Synonyms
Examples for "
unusual
"
unusual
exceptional
uncommon
Examples for "
unusual
"
1
Case series: This case series explores two
unusual
cases of postpartum SAAs.
2
You see, Adelman holds an
unusual
place in the South Sea Company.
3
I recently glimpsed one particularly
unusual
vision of our inevitable micro-living future.
4
And yet doctors often think of diseases that are just as
unusual
.
5
Nancy said with
unusual
severity, 'Don't ask so many questions, my girl.'
1
Hobbes made his argument to answer a specific problem of
exceptional
insecurity.
2
China is considered an emerging market because of its
exceptional
growth rate.
3
These are
exceptional
measures to protect citizens, Trudeau told a news conference.
4
We have witnessed a moment of
exceptional
national unity in recent weeks.
5
Fortunately, the Home Office recognises that the current COVID-19 situation is
exceptional
.
1
Name-based stock-picking is not
uncommon
in China, especially during major political events.
2
In this case, though, the
uncommon
circumstances may explain the early action.
3
Doubtless: there is nothing
uncommon
in it; it is her natural prey.
4
The terms of the debate were framed in lanuage of
uncommon
power.
5
The best leaders I know display an
uncommon
confidence that reassures people.
Rare.
Related terms
infrequent
Rare.
Related terms
scarce
Other meanings for "rare"
Usage of
rare
in English
1
However, the judges said conditions would be met in only
rare
cases.
2
However, it is very
rare
in children under 5 years of age.
3
It could, however, be used in breeding prize livestock or
rare
animals.
4
Clearly contact between the Hope PD and the State Police was
rare
.
5
Incidents of a serious criminal nature were relatively
rare
,
the report said.
6
Coincidences happen, but I've come to believe they are actually quite
rare
.
7
Beijing has said it is willing to discuss
rare
earths with Europe.
8
BASKETBALL:Basketball Ireland received a
rare
double dose of positive press this week.
9
While relatively
rare
in Europe, such views are common in the US.
10
Attacks on doctors in the Southern Health Board region are relatively
rare
.
11
However, levels of autism risk conferred by most
rare
CNVs remain unknown.
12
BADAJOZ is in
rare
form and simply too good here last start.
13
A
rare
investment-grade corporate issue is therefore likely to attract investor interest.
14
The relevant problems of this
rare
situation with double pathology are discussed.
15
It's extremely
rare
for victims to report their rapes to law enforcement.
16
A
rare
solar eclipse was seen across Africa, Europe and the US.
Other examples for "rare"
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rare
Adjective
Frequent collocations
very rare
extremely rare
so rare
rare occasions
rare thing
More collocations
Rare
through the time
Rare
across language varieties
Australia
Common
Ireland
Common
New Zealand
Common
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