rare
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.not happening often or not found in many places.
adj.occurring or found very infrequently; characterized by scarcity or uniqueness.
Simple“It is very rare to see snow in this part of the country during October.”
In context“The museum recently acquired a rare first edition of the manuscript, one of only three known copies to have survived the fire.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
adj.meat that has been cooked for a short time and is still red inside.
adj.referring to meat, particularly beef, cooked briefly so that the interior remains red and moist.
Simple“I would like my steak rare, please, with a side of roasted vegetables.”
In context“The chef recommends serving this specific cut of Wagyu rare to preserve the delicate texture and fat distribution of the meat.”
SynonymsunderdoneAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
adj.used to describe air that is thin and has less oxygen, usually high up.
adj.having low density or being thin in consistency; most frequently applied to the atmosphere at high altitudes.
Simple“The air is so rare at the top of the mountain that it is hard to breathe.”
In context“Climbers often require supplemental oxygen when ascending into the rare atmosphere of the 'death zone' above eight thousand metres.”
- 04 C2 Proficiency
adj.really good or enjoyable.
adj.denoting high quality or excellence; used as a positive intensifier in specific regional dialects.
Simple“We had a rare time at the party last night.”
In context“The local supporters were in rare form after the match, celebrating their team's unexpected victory well into the night.”
- 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to be very excited and ready to start doing something.
v.to be full of enthusiasm or eagerness to begin an activity; almost exclusively used in the present participle 'raring'.
Simple“After a long holiday, the staff were raring to go on the new project.”
In context“Despite the early hour, the young athletes appeared raring to go, bouncing on their toes as they waited for the starting whistle.”
UsageAlmost always appears in the phrase 'raring to go'.
Usage rare cases · rare glimpse · rare chance