rare
Translation
rare, uncommon, (of meat) lightly cooked
Examples
It's rare to see that kind of bird here.
It's rare to see that kind of bird here.
This is a very rare stamp.
This is a very rare stamp.
I'd like my steak rare, please.
I'd like my steak rare, please.
Grammar Patterns
((rare)) ((+ noun)) uncommon. This is a very rare stamp.
((It is rare)) ((to-inf)) it is uncommon to do something. It's rare to see that kind of bird here.
((steak, etc.)) ((rare)) (of meat) lightly cooked. I'd like my steak rare, please.
Similar Words
Synonyms: uncommon, scarce; Antonyms: common
Etymology
From Latin 'rarus' meaning 'thin, spaced out, infrequent'.
Memory Tips
A 'rare' steak has 'rarely' seen any heat. This connects both meanings.