Definitions and Examples of uncommon, rare, unique
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not often encountered or seen; unusual or infrequent.
Example
Her name was so uncommon that people often mispronounced it.
Not occurring very often; scarce or uncommon.
Example
This type of bird is rare and can only be found in a few places around the world.
unique
Being the only one of its kind; having no equal or equivalent.
Example
Her dress was unique and unlike anything I had ever seen before.
Key Differences: uncommon vs rare vs unique
- 1Uncommon refers to things that are not often encountered or seen, but they may still be somewhat familiar or known.
- 2Rare describes things that are scarce or uncommon, and they may be difficult to find or obtain.
- 3Unique means being the only one of its kind, with no equal or equivalent.
Effective Usage of uncommon, rare, unique
- 1Vocabulary Building: Learn and use these antonyms to expand your vocabulary.
- 2Describing Things: Use these words to describe things that are not typical or usual.
- 3Comparing and Contrasting: Utilize these antonyms to compare and contrast things with their opposite meanings.
Remember this!
The antonyms of common are uncommon, rare, and unique. Use these words to describe things that are not typical, usual, or frequently occurring. Remember that uncommon refers to things that are not often seen, rare describes things that are scarce, and unique means being the only one of its kind.
