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- Dictionaryrather/ˈrɑːðə/
adverb
- 1. used to indicate one's preference in a particular matter: "would you like some wine or would you rather stick to sherry?" Similar
- 2. to a certain or significant extent or degree: "she's been behaving rather strangely" Similar
exclamation
- 1. used to express emphatic affirmation, agreement, or acceptance: dated British "‘You are glad to be home, aren't you?’ ‘Rather!’"
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instead of; used especially when you prefer one thing to another: I think I'd like to stay at home this evening rather than go out. See more. would rather. B1 (also 'd rather)
You use rather before verbs that introduce your thoughts and feelings, in order to express your opinion politely, especially when a different opinion has been expressed.
The meaning of RATHER is with better reason or more propriety : more properly. How to use rather in a sentence.
Rather definition: in a measure; to a certain extent; somewhat. See examples of RATHER used in a sentence.
Definition of rather adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English ra‧ther /ˈrɑːðə $ ˈræðər/ S1 W1 predeterminer, adverb 1 fairly or to some degree I was rather surprised to see him with his ex-wife. He was limping rather badly. My own position is rather different. Abigail’s always been rather a difficult child.
RATHER definition: 1. slightly or to a degree: 2. instead of: 3. If you would rather do something, you would prefer…. Learn more.
You use rather when you are correcting something that you have just said, especially when you are describing a particular situation after saying what it is not. [...]
1. More readily; preferably: I'd rather go to the movies. 2. More exactly; more accurately: He's my friend, or rather he was my friend. 3. To a certain extent; somewhat: It's rather cold out. I was rather hoping you'd call. 4. On the contrary: This is not a thoughtful criticism. Rather it is an insult.
instead of; used especially when you prefer one thing to another: I think I'd like to stay home this evening rather than go out. See more. would rather. B1 (also 'd rather)
