Rather
adverb'ræðər
Adverb
to some (great or small) extent
“it was rather cold”
“the party was rather nice”
“the knife is rather dull”
Similar:Kindaon the contrary
“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”
Similar:Insteadmore readily or willingly
“I'd rather be in Philadelphia”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
Similar:Quite
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