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rather - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
rather
Definition
(adv) on the contrary
Synonyms
:
instead
Example Sentence
rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left
he didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter
used English terms instead of Latin ones
Definition
(adv) to some (great or small) extent
Synonyms
:
kind of
,
kinda
,
sort of
Example Sentence
it was rather cold
the party was rather nice
the knife is rather dull
I rather regret that I cannot attend
He's rather good at playing the cello
he is kind of shy
Definition
(adv) more readily or willingly
Synonyms
:
preferably
,
sooner
Example Sentence
clean it well, preferably with warm water
I'd rather be in Philadelphia
I'd sooner die than give up
Definition
(adv) to a degree (not used with a negative)
Synonyms
:
quite
Example Sentence
quite tasty
quite soon
quite ill
quite rich
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