What does rather mean in English? Meaning of rather definition and abbreviation with examples.
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What is "rather" in English? Definition and Explanations
Meaning of "rather": on the contrary
Adverb
Meaning: on the contrary
Example: 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
Synonyms: instead
rather
Meaning of "rather": to some (great or small) extent
Adverb
Meaning: to some (great or small) extent
Example: 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
Synonyms: kind of
kinda
rather
sort of
Meaning of "rather": more readily or willingly
Adverb
Meaning: more readily or willingly
Example: clean it well, preferably with warm water
I'd rather be in Philadelphia
I'd sooner die than give up
Synonyms: preferably
rather
sooner
Meaning of "rather": to a degree (not used with a negative)
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