rare
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
Not happening or found very often.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
When describing meat, "rare" means cooked for a very short time and still red in the middle, a specialized food sense.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Seeing a snow leopard in the wild is extremely _____."
Answer: rare
In your own words, what does "rare" mean?
Not happening or found very often.
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