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Rather

adverb

/ˈrɑː.ðər/

Meaning

to some extent; instead; preferably

to a certain extent or degree

I would rather stay home than go to the party.

I would rather stay home than go out.

somewhat, instead, preferably, quite

Entry 1

somewhat, instead, preferably, quite

Entry 2

preferably, somewhat, instead

absolutely, completely, entirely, reluctantly, unwillingly

Entry 1

absolutely, completely, entirely

Entry 2

reluctantly, unwillingly

rather than, rather like, would rather, rather not

Entry 1

rather than, rather like, would rather

Entry 2

rather than, would rather, rather not

with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively

in the way that; while; because; during the time that

in the usual way; under normal circumstances

only just; almost not

as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence

used to express possibility or uncertainty