Rather - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈræðər|  American pronunciation of the word rather
Brit.  |ˈrɑːðə|  British pronunciation of the word rather

adverb

- on the contrary (syn: instead)
rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left
he didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter
- to some (great or small) extent
it was rather cold
the party was rather nice
the knife is rather dull
I rather regret that I cannot attend
He's rather good at playing the cello
- more readily or willingly (syn: preferably, sooner)
I'd rather be in Philadelphia
- to a degree (not used with a negative) (syn: quite)

Extra examples

The movie is a comedy, but rather a dull one.

I think the children watch rather too much television.

It rather annoyed me that he was late picking me up.

I would rather play tennis than watch TV.

It's rather cold.

I rather doubt I'll be able to come to your party.

She is rather ill.

He's a rather nice man. / He's rather a nice man.

You think she's snobbish? Rather, I'd say she's shy.

Do you want to come to see me this evening? Rather!

He is my sister's friend really, rather than mine.

Rather you than me.

I rather regret that I cannot attend

He's rather good at playing the cello

I'd rather be in Philadelphia

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