rather - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

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to a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degreeto a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degree

Examples

He was rather late for the meeting.
The homework is rather difficult, so I need more time.
The instructions were rather unclear, causing some confusion.

Synonyms

sort of {~noun}some pretty partly somewhat kind of halfway in part quite rather kinda fairly modestly moderately partially part sort of middling half reasonably passably

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ra

ther

1

to a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degree

He was rather late for the meeting.
The homework is rather difficult, so I need more time.
The instructions were rather unclear, causing some confusion.
The movie was rather boring, I almost fell asleep.
The weather today is rather chilly, you might want to wear a coat

Synonyms:

sort of {~noun}some pretty partly somewhat kind of halfway in part quite kinda fairly modestly moderately partially part sort of middling half reasonably passably

2

used to introduce an idea that contrasts with or corrects the previous one

The issue isn't laziness.Rather, it's a lack of direction.
It wasn't anger she showed.Rather, it was deep sadness.
He's not stupid.Rather, he's inexperienced.
It wasn't a bad film.Rather, it was just not to my taste.
She isn't shy.Rather, she's simply reserved.

Synonyms:

3

used to indicate preference or a greater inclination toward something

He would rather help you than ignore the situation.
I’d rather go home early than stay out late.
She’d rather stay in tonight than go out to the party.
I’d rather face the challenge than back down.
They would rather compromise than let the issue escalate.

Synonyms:

preferably volitionally soon first sooner

4

used before verbs to suggest something politely or with reduced force

I rather hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
I rather suspect she already knows the truth.
We rather assumed they'd be late.
I rather fear this won't end well.
He rather enjoys being the center of attention.

Synonyms:

sort of somewhat quite