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rare

Pronunciation: [/ɹɛɚ/]

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rare: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use rare in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “frequency”

(adjective) when something is not found or seen very often; it is uncommon. Like a special toy that is hard to find or an animal that is rarely seen in the wild.

Example

Seeing a shooting star is a rare and magical experience.

Example

Finding a penny on the ground is not rare; it happens all the time.

Example

Have you ever seen a rare animal at the zoo?

Context: “value”

(adjective) used to describe something that is very valuable or precious because there are not many of them. Like a rare coin that collectors want because there are only a few in the world.

Example

This painting is very rare and expensive because it was painted by a famous artist.

Example

The book you have is not rare; there are many copies available in stores.

Example

Why do people collect rare stamps?

How to pronounce rare

Pronunciation: [/ɹɛɚ/]

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