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rather > 4 senses
ADVERB1rather, insteadOn the contrary
2rather, kind of, kinda, sort ofTo some (great or small) extent
3rather, preferably, soonerMore readily or willingly
4rather, quiteTo a degree (not used with a negative)
rather > pronunciation
Soundsrae'dher; rah'dher
Rhymesaltogether, another, bather, and 40 more rhymes in dher at the HyperDic website...
rather > adverb 1
MeaningOn the contrary.
Examples"rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left"; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter"
Synonymsinstead
rather > adverb 2
MeaningTo some (great or small) extent.
Examples"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"
Synonymskind of, kinda, sort of
rather > adverb 3
MeaningMore readily or willingly.
Examples"I'd rather be in Philadelphia"
Synonymspreferably, sooner
rather > adverb 4
MeaningTo a degree (not used with a negative).
Synonymsquite

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