rather

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rather
ˈrɑːðə Listen
Meanings
adverb
  • used to indicate one's preference in a particular matter.
    E.g. would you like some wine or would you rather stick to sherry?
  • to a certain or significant extent or degree.
    E.g. she's been behaving rather strangely
  • used to suggest that the opposite of a previous statement is the case; on the contrary.
    E.g. There is no shortage of basic skills in the workplace. Rather, the problem is poor management
exclamation
  • used to express emphatic affirmation, agreement, or acceptance.
    E.g. ‘You are glad to be home, aren't you?’ ‘Rather!’

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