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1. rather
adverb. ['ˈræðɝ, ˈrʌðɝ'] to some (great or small) extent.
Etymology
- rather (Middle English (1100-1500))
Rhymes with Rather
- smother
- brother
- another
- yother
- suther
- souther
- nother
- mother
- futher
- uther
- other
How do you pronounce rather?
Pronounce rather as ˈrəðər.
US - How to pronounce rather in American English
UK - How to pronounce rather in British English
Sentences with rather
1. Adverb
First and foremost, the fence must be considered a "home improvement" rather than a home repair.
Quotes about rather
1. Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.
- Albert Einstein
2. Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.
- Albert Einstein
3. Love one another, but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.
- Khalil Gibran
2. rather
adverb. ['ˈræðɝ, ˈrʌðɝ'] on the contrary; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter".
Etymology
- rather (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. rather
adverb. ['ˈræðɝ, ˈrʌðɝ'] more readily or willingly.
Synonyms
Etymology
- rather (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. rather
adverb. ['ˈræðɝ, ˈrʌðɝ'] to a degree (not used with a negative).
Etymology
- rather (Middle English (1100-1500))
