Rare/Scarce
what is the difference between Rare and Scarce?
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Rare means unsual or uncommon. Scarce means insufficient or hard to find.
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Note that "rare" almost always has positive connotations in English -- unlike its cognate in some Latin languages.
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Scarce is more for something that is needed, like food or other resources, while rare could just be anything that's hard to find, like a gem or species of animal.
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Anastasia, here are some examples to clarify.
- Blue eyes are rare in that population of mice.
- Food is scarce in the southern region of Somalia.
Hope that helps.
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