Rare Definition
rare
- adjective
- not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness; "a rare word"; "rare books"
- recurring only at long intervals; "a rare appearance"; "total eclipses are rare events"
- not widely distributed; "rare herbs"; "rare patches of green in the desert"
- having low density; "rare gasses"; "lightheaded from the rarefied mountain air"
- marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind; "what is so rare as a day in June"-J.R.Lowell; "a rare skill"; "an uncommon sense of humor"; "she was kind to an uncommon degree"
- (of meat) cooked a short time; still red inside; "rare roast beef"
"Rare" in song lyrics
See how rare is used in real songs:
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"Yo' a square and I'm beyond compare and I'm rare"
Aceyalone — A Book of Human Language -
"pure blackness, oneness so rare"
Akon — Mama Africa -
"I'm sendin shouts that are real rare"
Akrobatik f/ Brenna Gethers — Rain
Words that rhyme with rare
Usage tips for "rare"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "rare" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for rare to find words that pair well.