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- RATHER Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of RATHER is with better reason or more propriety : more properly How to use rather in a sentence
- Rather - definition of rather by The Free Dictionary
1 relatively or fairly; somewhat: it's rather dull 2 to a significant or noticeable extent; quite: she's rather pretty 3 to a limited extent or degree: I rather thought that was the case 4 with better or more just cause: this text is rather to be deleted than rewritten
- RATHER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
We use rather as a degree adverb (rather cold, rather nice) We also use it to express alternatives and preferences (green rather than blue, coffee rather than tea, slowly rather than quickly) …
- RATHER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
You use rather before verbs that introduce your thoughts and feelings, in order to express your opinion politely, especially when a different opinion has been expressed
- rather - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
It is used where a plain adjective needs to be modified, but cannot be qualified When spoken, the meaning can vary with the tone of voice and stress
- rather - WordReference. com Dictionary of English
Both would and had are used with rather in sentences such as I would rather (or had rather) go to the film than to the play Had rather is less common and is now widely regarded as slightly old-fashioned
- rather, adv. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary
There are 30 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb rather, seven of which are labelled obsolete See ‘Meaning use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence
- Rather Definition Meaning | YourDictionary
Rather definition: More readily; preferably
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