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rath·er
 rather
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- pronunciation:
- rae
th
 r
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
in a more willing way; sooner.
I'd rather swim than sit on the beach. |
| definition 2: |
in some measure or degree.
He sang rather well. |
| definition 3: |
more correctly or accurately.
She called out loudly for help, or rather, she screamed. |
| definition 4: |
on the contrary.
He didn't feel relief about what happened, but rather, anger. |
| related words: |
fairly, pretty |
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