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rather

/ˈɹæðɚ/adverb2 syllables

Rather means: to some (great or small) extent.

Synonyms for rather12

adverb, as in to some (great or small) extent

kind of, kinda, sort of

adverb, as in more readily or willingly

preferably, sooner

adverb, as in on the contrary

instead

adverb, as in to a degree (not used with a negative)

quite

also used for rather

liefer, somewhat, fairly, actually, unexpectedly

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What does rather mean?4

adverb

1

to some (great or small) extent“it was rather cold”

2

more readily or willingly“clean it well, preferably with warm water”

3

on the contrary“rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left”

4

to a degree (not used with a negative)“quite tasty”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with rather?1

two syllables

gather
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Rather in a sentence

  • Rather than cutting down on cigarettes, sir, why don't you just give them up?mcq
  • I'd rather you didn't, if you don't mind.CM
  • Rather than putting off this meeting, why don't we just call it off?CM
  • Between you and me, he is rather stupid.Zifre
  • Which would you rather have, tea or coffee?jakov
  • It is rather cold again today, but tomorrow we expect the temperature to rise.CK
  • The parents, rather than the children, are to blame.Eldad
  • I'm a professor, or rather an associate professor, to be exact.darinmex

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