Definitions and Examples of rare, scarce, uncommon
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not found in large numbers; infrequently occurring.
Example
The blue diamond is so rare that it is worth millions of dollars.
Insufficient or inadequate in amount; hard to find.
Example
During the drought, water became scarce and people had to ration their usage.
Not frequently encountered; unusual or rare.
Example
Seeing a rainbow at night is an uncommon occurrence.
Key Differences: rare vs scarce vs uncommon
- 1Rare implies something is not found in large numbers or is infrequently occurring.
- 2Scarce suggests something is insufficient or inadequate in amount and hard to find.
- 3Uncommon describes something that is not frequently encountered and is unusual or rare.
Effective Usage of rare, scarce, uncommon
- 1Vocabulary Building: Use these antonyms to expand your vocabulary and improve your writing.
- 2Describing Objects: Use these antonyms to describe objects that are not commonly found.
- 3Comparing and Contrasting: Use these antonyms to compare and contrast the frequency of occurrence of different things.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of ubiquitous are rare, scarce, and uncommon. These words describe things that are not found everywhere or are difficult to find. Use these words to expand your vocabulary, describe uncommon objects, and compare and contrast the frequency of occurrence of different things.
