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   rather

   /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 by preferencesoonerpreferablyfrom/by choicemore willinglymore readilyif I had my druthers
   • ▪ used to express a recommended alternative, but without a than clause and used with verbs other than would; instead: South African "this opens up a whole can of worms that should rather be left shut"
   • 2. to a certain or significant extent or degree: "she's been behaving rather strangely" Similar quitea bita littlefairlyslightlysomewhatrelativelyto some degree/extentcomparativelymoderatelyinformal:prettysort ofkind ofkindaish
   • ▪ used before verbs so as to make the expression of a feeling or opinion less assertive: "I rather think he wants me to marry him"
   • 3. used to suggest that the opposite of a previous statement is the case; on the contrary: "There is no shortage of basic skills in the workplace. Rather, the problem is poor management"
   • ▪ more precisely: "I walked, or rather limped, the two miles home" Similar more preciselyto be preciseto be exactstrictly speakingcorrectly speaking
   • ▪ instead of; as opposed to: "she seemed indifferent rather than angry" Similar moremore trulyas opposed toinstead ofon the contraryquite the oppositeinstead

   exclamation

   • 1. used to express emphatic affirmation, agreement, or acceptance: dated British "‘You are glad to be home, aren't you?’ ‘Rather!’"

   Word Origin Old Englishhrathor ‘earlier, sooner’, comparative of hræthe ‘without delay’, from hræth ‘prompt’ (see rathe).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRATHER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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)

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ratherRather Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of RATHER is with better reason or more propriety : more properly. How to use rather in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRATHER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › ratherRATHER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Rather definition: in a measure; to a certain extent; somewhat. See examples of RATHER used in a sentence.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › ratherRather - definition of rather by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrather adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of rather adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ratherRather - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Use rather to specify a preference for one thing over another. Wouldn't you rather go to the movies than stay home and clean the house? Rather can also be used to mean "on the contrary," or to introduce a contradiction.