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   Rath·er

   /ˈraT͟Hər/

   

   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 as a way of making the expression of a feeling or opinion less assertive: "I rather think he wants me to marry him"
   • 3. used to precede an idea that is different or opposite to a previous statement: "There is no shortage of basic skills in the workplace. Rather, the problem is poor management"
   • ▪ more precisely (used to modify or clarify something previously stated): "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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   What is rather adverb?

   • Definition of rather adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary used to mean ‘fairly’ or ‘to some degree’, often when you are disappointed, surprised or expressing slight criticism A rather small number of people turned up. They took a rather different approach. I thought it was a rather good idea.

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   What does rather mean in English?

   • Rather is a english word. Usage: He came very late last night or rather in the wee hours this morning. Usage: My bat is rather more expensive than his. Usage: This science book is rather too easy for class seven. Usage: It's rather a shame that she missed the concert. rather (adv) = on the contrary; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter"

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   What does it mean if you use 'rather' before an adjective?

   • Typically when we use 'rather' before an adjective, it's an adverb of degree that lends emphasis to the adjective. It often means the same thing as 'quite', but is more formal and can add the idea that the speaker is surprised.

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   How do you say would rather in a sentence?

   • Would rather, which can be shortened to ‘d rather, is a more elegant way to say ‘prefer.’ We also use it as a formal way to express desire. When the subject in the sentence is the same, would rather is followed by a pure infinitive (without ‘to’). We use this structure to talk about our own preferences. Example: What do you want for dinner tonight?

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › ratherRATHER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   RATHER definition: 1. slightly or to a degree: 2. instead of: 3. If you would rather do something, you would prefer…. Learn more.

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   Definitions of rather. adverb. more readily or willingly. “I'd rather be in Philadelphia” synonyms: preferably, sooner. adverb. to some (great or small) extent. “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” synonyms: kind of, kinda, sort of.

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   rather. used to mean ‘fairly’ or ‘to some degree’, often when you are disappointed, surprised or expressing slight criticism. A rather small number of people turned up. They took a rather different approach. I thought it was a rather good idea. The instructions were rather complicated.

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

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   rather. 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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › british-grammar › ratherRather - English Grammar Today - Cambridge Dictionary

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   from English Grammar Today. We use rather as a degree adverb ( rather cold, rather nice ). We also use it to express alternatives and preferences ( green rather than blue, coffee rather than tea, slowly rather than quickly ). Rather as a degree adverb. We use rather to give emphasis to an adjective or adverb.