The meaning of Rather

Rather – definition

adverb
Used to indicate one's preference in a particular matter.
Usage examples:
Would you like some wine or would you rather stick to sherry?
Synonims:
By preference Sooner Preferably From/by choice More willingly More readily If i had my druthers
adverb
To a certain or significant extent or degree.
Usage examples:
She's been behaving rather strangely
Synonims:
Quite A bit A little Fairly Slightly Somewhat Relatively To some degree/extent Comparatively Moderately Pretty Sort of Kind of Kinda Ish
adverb
Used to suggest that the opposite of a previous statement is the case; on the contrary.
Usage examples:
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.
Usage examples:
‘you are glad to be home, aren't you?’ ‘rather!’

Rather translation into English

Rather: translate from English into Chinese

相当, 比较, 宁可, 宁, 宁愿, 颇, 较, 挺, 未免, 够, 几分, 憖

Rather: translate from English into Dutch

Liever, Eerder, Nogal, Vrij, Veeleer, Tamelijk, Enigszins, Een beetje, Ietwat, Eer, Heel wat, Lichtelijk

Rather: translate from English into French

Plutôt, Assez, Un peu, Quelque peu, Légèrement, En vérité

Rather: translate from English into German

Eher, Vielmehr, Ziemlich, Lieber, Etwas, Ganz, Einigermaßen

Rather: translate from English into Hindi

बल्कि, अथवा, कुछ अपेक्षा, कुछ कुछ, अधिक तत्परता से, किन्तु, पहले, अधिक मन से, अधिक उचित रूप से

Rather: translate from English into Italian

Piuttosto, Meglio, Abbastanza, Anzi, Alquanto, Piuttosto che, Poco, Preferibilmente, Certamente, Più propriamente, Di preferenza, Senza dubbio, Un po'

Rather: translate from English into Korean

꽤, 차라리, 그것보다는 ...하는 편이 낫다, 오히려 어느 쪽인가 하면

Rather: translate from English into Russian

Скорее, Довольно, Вернее, Лучше, Несколько, Предпочтительнее, Слегка, Охотнее, До некоторой степени, Правильнее, Пожалуй, Конечно, да

Rather: translate from English into Spanish

Bastante, Más bien, Algo, Antes, Mejor dicho, Un poco

Word origin

Old English hrathor ‘earlier, sooner’, comparative of hræthe ‘without delay’, from hræth ‘prompt’ (see rathe).

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Rather synonims

comparatively

kəmˈpær.ə.tɪv.li

adverb
To a moderate degree as compared to something else; relatively.
Usage examples:
Inflation was comparatively low

adverb
As compared to something else
Usage examples:
We couldn't afford it and yet we're comparatively well off (= we are richer than most people)., com…

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fairly

adverb
With justice.
Usage examples:
He could not fairly be accused of wasting police time

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ish

adverb
To some extent.
Usage examples:
‘are you busy?’ ‘ish’

noun
An issue of magazine, journal, etc.
Usage examples:
The super duo appears in the latest ish

noun
Used as a euphemism for ‘shit’.
Usage examples:
That ish was hard for me to watch

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kinda

adverb
(spelled the way it is often spoken) kind of (= slightly)
Usage examples:
I was kinda sorry to see him go.

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moderately

adverb
To a certain extent; quite; fairly.
Usage examples:
The event was moderately successful

adverb
Within a middle range in size, amount, or degree; neither great nor little
Usage examples:
The new apartment complex will be moderately priced for middle-income people., he was moderately su…

adverb
Used to describe an action or a quality that is not very large or small but between the two
Usage examples:
Moderately priced autos sell better during a recession., moderately sized clothing is frequently la…

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preferably

adverb
Ideally; if possible.
Usage examples:
He would like a place of his own, preferably outside the town

adverb
If possible
Usage examples:
Water the plants twice a week, preferably in the morning.

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pretty

adjective
(of a person, especially a woman or child) attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful.
Usage examples:
A pretty little girl with an engaging grin

adverb
To a moderately high degree; fairly.
Usage examples:
He looked pretty fit for his age

noun
An attractive thing, especially a trinket.
Usage examples:
He buys her lots of pretties—bangles and rings

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quite

adverb
To the utmost or most absolute extent or degree; absolutely; completely.
Usage examples:
It's quite out of the question

exclamation
Expressing agreement with or understanding of a remark or statement.
Usage examples:
‘i don't want to talk about that now.’ ‘quite’

adverb
To a large degree
Usage examples:
School is quite different from what it once was., we’ve had quite a lot of rain this year., there w…

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relatively

adverb
In relation, comparison, or proportion to something else.
Usage examples:
They were very poor, but, relatively speaking, they had been lucky

adverb
In comparison with other similar things or with what you expect
Usage examples:
A few states across the country have remained in relatively good shape., relatively few/little scot…

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slightly

ˈslaɪt.li

adverb
To a small degree; not considerably.
Usage examples:
He lowered his voice slightly

adverb
In a small amount or degree
Usage examples:
She’s slightly taller than her sister.

adverb
A little
Usage examples:
She's slightly taller than her sister., i'm slightly upset she forgot my birthday., i'm slightly wo…

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somewhat

adverb
To a moderate extent or by a moderate amount; rather.
Usage examples:
Matters have improved somewhat since then

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sooner

adverb
In or after a short time.
Usage examples:
Everyone will soon know the truth

adverb
In or within a short time; before long; quickly
Usage examples:
We’ll soon be there., how soon (= when) can we sign the contract?, "when would you like to meet?" "…

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