Simple meaning
What does Uncommon mean?
not usual.
Dictionary definition
not usual and not often found.
Example sentences
Uncommon in a sentence
easy
The class used uncommon to describe the result in simple words.
medium
In reading, we compared two passages and discussed why one description seemed more uncommon.
hard
During group work, students explained how uncommon changed the meaning and evaluation of the information.
Synonyms
Words like Uncommon
similar wordClose in meaning, but usage can depend on context.
related termUsed in similar descriptions with small differences.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite qualityA useful contrast in descriptive meaning.
different conditionShows a contrasting state or level.
Word family
Uncommon word family
Base word
uncommon
adjective
uncommon
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does uncommon mean?
Uncommon means not usual.
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