rath·er
rath·er/ˈraT͟Hər/
adverb
- used to indicate one's preference in a particular matter."would you like some wine or would you rather stick to sherry?"synonyms: by preference, sooner, preferably, from/by choice, more willingly, more readily, if I had my druthers
- to a certain or significant extent or degree."she's been behaving rather strangely"synonyms: quite, a bit, a little, fairly, slightly, somewhat, relatively, to some degree/extent, comparatively, moderately, pretty, sort of, kind of, kinda, ish
- used to precede an idea that is different or opposite to a previous statement."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.
"“You are glad to be home, aren't you?” “Rather!”"
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5 days ago · The meaning of RATHER is with better reason or more propriety : more properly. How to use rather in a sentence.
rather adjective, adverb [not gradable] (TO SOME DEGREE). to a noticeable degree; somewhat: It all seems rather unimportant.
adverb · in a measure; to a certain extent; somewhat: Some of his poems are rather good. · in some degree: I rather thought you would regret it. · more properly ...
adverb · pretty · relatively · quite · fairly · somewhat · something · enough · moderately · a little · to a degree.
7 senses: 1. relatively or fairly; somewhat 2. to a significant or noticeable extent; quite 3. to a limited extent or degree 4.