WebMeaning of rather in English. rather adverb (SMALL AMOUNT) B1. quite; to a slight degree: It's rather cold today, isn't it? That's rather a difficult book - here's an easier one ... rather …

Webrather: [adverb] with better reason or more propriety : more properly.

WebDefine rather. rather synonyms, rather pronunciation, rather translation, English dictionary definition of rather. adv. 1. More readily; preferably: I'd rather go to the movies. 2. More exactly; more accurately: He's my friend, or rather he was my friend. 3.

WebSynonyms for RATHER: preferably, willingly, either, instead, soon, readily, alternatively, fain; Antonyms of RATHER: unwillingly, reluctantly, involuntarily, forcibly ...

WebRather definition, in a measure; to a certain extent; somewhat: Some of his poems are rather good. See more.

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WebBritannica Dictionary definition of RATHER. 1. : to some degree or extent. Yesterday was a rather [= fairly] hot day. That sounded rather [=quite a bit] like thunder. a rather [= quite] common flower. It's getting rather [= pretty] late. We'd better get to bed. The movie is a comedy, but rather a dull one.

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WebUse rather to specify a preference for one thing over another. Wouldn't you rather go to the movies than stay home and clean the house?

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