Rare and Regular

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Rare adjective - Not often occurring or repeated.

Usage example: the French pronunciation of the family's name is rare, except in Louisiana

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Regular is an antonym for rare in topics: uncommon, precious, exceptional, not fully cooked.

Nearby Words: rarity, rarely, rareness

Regular adjective - Having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind.

Usage example: was just a regular guy who preferred hanging out with friends

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Rare is an antonym for regular in topics: normal, orderly.

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