Definition of Rather

1. Adverb. On the contrary. "Used English terms instead of Latin ones"

Exact synonyms: Instead

2. Adverb. To some (great or small) extent. "He is kind of shy"
Exact synonyms: Kind Of, Kinda, Sort Of

3. Adverb. More readily or willingly. "I'd sooner die than give up"
Exact synonyms: Preferably, Sooner

4. Adverb. To a degree (not used with a negative). "Quite rich"
Exact synonyms: Quite

Definition of Rather

1. a. Prior; earlier; former.

2. adv. Earlier; sooner; before.

Definition of Rather

1. preferably [adv] - See also: preferably

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rather

rate of growth
rate of inflation
rate of interest
rate of pay
rate of payment
rate of respiration
rate schedule
rate setting and review
ratfink
ratfinks
ratfish
ratfish
ratfishes
rath
rathe
rather (current term)
rathest
Rathke's bundles
Rathke's cleft cyst
Rathke's diverticulum
Rathke's pouch
Rathke's pouch tumour
rathole
ratholes
rathripe
rathripe
rathripes
raths
rathskeller
rathskellers

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