[
US
/ˈɹæðɝ, ˈɹəðɝ/
]
[ UK /ɹˈɑːðɐ/ ]
[ UK /ɹˈɑːðɐ/ ]
ADVERB
-
on the contrary
used English terms instead of Latin ones
he didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter
rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left -
to a degree (not used with a negative)
quite rich
quite ill
quite soon
quite tasty -
to some (great or small) extent
I rather regret that I cannot attend
he is kind of shy
it was rather cold
He's rather good at playing the cello
the knife is rather dull
the party was rather nice -
more readily or willingly
I'd sooner die than give up
clean it well, preferably with warm water
I'd rather be in Philadelphia
How To Use rather In A Sentence
- Beard is rather dismissive of their optical sophistication, shown in the curvature of the stylobate and in the entasis of the columns — the slight outward swelling of a column designed to counter the optical illusion of concavity, were the columns 'sides to be perfectly straight. Looking for the Lost Greeks
- This contact of his had passed on to him a list of slightly disreputable jewelers and watchmakers in the area, on which I was rather impressed and a bit taken aback to find my appearance.
- She is "not a medium", we are told, but rather "a supersensory explorer who has been trained in the cosmic language of symbols for more than 20 years. British Blogs
- Ballymaloe take a more seasonal approach to things by using redcurrant rather than lemon juice, made by simmering a couple of punnets of the astringent little fruits with water, and then pushing them through a sieve. How to make perfect strawberry jam
- Warner wrote from Egypt expressing sympathy for their unfurnished state of affairs, but added, "I would rather fit out three houses and fill them with furniture than to fit out one 'dahabiyeh'. Mark Twain, a Biography. Complete
- People were gulping down sundowners, women seemed to be, rather disinterestedly, sipping their drinks and picking up a bite.
- Ann rather astonished me by saying how she wouldn't mind a plate of egg and chips prior to leaving for the dinner.
- The publication of Quantum Leaps is not a fluke; rather it is an exceptionally clear manifestation of the taint, stigma, and taboo surrounding the paranormal.
- These are all lonely, arguably damaged people, and once you get past the silliness it's all rather crushingly sad. TV highlights 10/08/201: Timothy Spall: Back At Sea | The Sopranos | Who Do You Think You Are? | 24 Hours in A&E | Forbidden Love
- He is my cousin or rather my 'father's cousin.
