Definition of "rare" in английский

adjective

1. Very uncommon; scarce.

   • Black pearls are very rare and therefore very valuable.

2. (medicine, pathology) Small in number (but not unusual); infrequent; sparse.

3. (of a gas) Thin; of low density.

4. (UK, slang) Good; enjoyable.

   • Sees her reflection in a butcher shop. She finds it all quite rare That her meat's all vanity fair.

noun

1. (gaming) A scarce or uncommon item.

adjective

1. (cooking) Particularly of meat, especially beefsteak: cooked very lightly, so the meat is still red.

verb

1. (US, intransitive) To rear, rise up, start backwards.

2. (US, transitive) To rear, bring up, raise.

adjective

1. (obsolete) Early.