Rather

Meaning

to some extent; instead; preferably

to a certain extent or degree

Example Sentences

I would rather stay home than go to the party.

I would rather stay home than go out.

Synonyms

somewhat, instead, preferably, quite

Entry 1

somewhat, instead, preferably, quite

Entry 2

preferably, somewhat, instead

Antonyms

absolutely, completely, entirely, reluctantly, unwillingly

Entry 1

absolutely, completely, entirely

Entry 2

reluctantly, unwillingly

Collocations

rather than, rather like, would rather, rather not

Entry 1

rather than, rather like, would rather

Entry 2

rather than, would rather, rather not