Synonyms for

Rare

Verb / rer / Another word for rare — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

rarified uncommon rarefied

Synonyms by register

Formal

scarce infrequent uncommon isolated

Informal

hard to find one in a million few and far between

Literary

singular unique choice

Antonyms

common frequent usual ordinary abundant plentiful normal

Common collocations

  • rare disease
  • rare earth
  • rare moment
  • rare opportunity
  • rare find
  • rare book
  • rare bird
  • rare occurrence

Word family

noun rarity
adjective rare
adverb rarely

Usage note

While 'rare' and 'scarce' are often interchangeable, 'scarce' more strongly implies a lack of something needed or desired. 'Rare' focuses on low frequency or occurrence.

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