Definition of "rare"

Kid-friendly meaning of rare, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "rare" mean?

rare (adjective) — not seen or found very often.

Part of speechAdjective Syllables1 (rare)

Example sentences using "rare"

Grade K–2
It's a rare bug.
Grade 3–5
Her grandfather collected rare coins from countries she had only read about in books.
Grade 6–8
Rare moments of genuine quiet in a busy week are worth paying real attention to — those are usually the ones your future self ends up remembering.

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