rare — not occurring very often; uncommon or unusual
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not occurring very often; uncommon or unusual
Pronunciation (IPA): /rer/
Korean meaning: 드문, 희귀한
Korean pronunciation: 레어 (강세: 레어)
Example Sentences
- Finding a parking spot downtown is as rare as finding a unicorn.
- My mom's compliments are rare, but when they come, they're worth their weight in gold.
- It's rare for him to arrive on time for meetings.
rare
ADJECTIVE//rer//
not occurring very often; uncommon or unusual
A rare glowing flower discovered by an explorer in an ancient forest
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Handle rare flowers with care, don't let them touch your hair!
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Origin
라틴어 'rarus'에서 유래되었으며, 원래 '성글게 짜여진, 얇은'이라는 의미였습니다. 시간이 지나면서 '드문, 희귀한'이라는 현재의 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“Finding a parking spot downtown is as rare as finding a unicorn.”
“My mom's compliments are rare, but when they come, they're worth their weight in gold.”
“It's rare for him to arrive on time for meetings.”
“She has a rare talent for languages.”
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