Rare

Pronunciation: /rɛər/

Definitions of rare

adjective Rare is used to describe something that is uncommon, unusual, or infrequent.

Example Sentences

A1 Finding a four-leaf clover is a rare occurrence.

A2 It is rare to see snow in this part of the country.

B1 Vintage cars are becoming increasingly rare to find in good condition.

B2 It is rare for him to miss a deadline; he is very reliable.

C1 The artist's work is so rare and unique that it is highly sought after by collectors.

C2 The chances of winning the lottery are extremely rare, but people still try their luck.

Examples of rare in a Sentence

formal The gemstone found in the mine is incredibly rare and valuable.

informal It's pretty rare to see a shooting star in the night sky.

slang Finding a vintage vinyl record in mint condition is like striking gold, it's so rare!

figurative His kindness and generosity are as rare as a blue moon.

Grammatical Forms of rare

• past tense: rared
• plural: rares
• comparative: rarer
• superlative: rarest
• present tense: rare
• future tense: will rare
• perfect tense: have rared
• continuous tense: raring
• singular: rare
• positive degree: rare
• infinitive: to rare
• gerund: raring
• participle: raring

Origin and Evolution of rare

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'rare' originated from the Latin word 'rarus' meaning 'thinly sown' or 'sparse'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'rare' evolved to signify something uncommon, scarce, or unusual.