Definitions and Examples of rare, scarce, uncommon
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not occurring very often; uncommon.
Example
The blue moon is a rare phenomenon that happens once in a blue moon.
Insufficient or limited in quantity; hard to find.
Example
During the pandemic, toilet paper became scarce and people had to wait in long lines to buy it.
Not commonly encountered; unusual.
Example
In some cultures, eating insects is considered a delicacy, but in Western countries, it is still uncommon.
Key Differences: rare vs scarce vs uncommon
- 1Rare implies something that is not common and does not happen often.
- 2Scarce suggests something that is limited in quantity and hard to find.
- 3Uncommon describes something that is not commonly encountered and is unusual.
Effective Usage of rare, scarce, uncommon
- 1Vocabulary Expansion: Use these antonyms to expand your vocabulary and express yourself more precisely.
- 2Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in your writing to add variety and depth to your descriptions.
- 3Travel: Use these antonyms to describe places that are not frequently visited or are hard to find.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of omnipresent are rare, scarce, and uncommon. These words describe things that are not present everywhere or are difficult to find. Use them to expand your vocabulary, add variety to your writing, and describe places that are not frequently visited.
