Another Word For Rather
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Meaning
The word "rather" is used to express a degree of preference, indicating that something is somewhat true or more true than something else. It can also suggest a mild correction or contrast, often implying that one option is more favorable than another.
Synonyms
- Quite
- Fairly
- Somewhat
- Moderately
- To some extent
Antonyms
- Extremely
- Not at all
- Completely
- Totally
Etymology
The word "rather" comes from Middle English "rather," which is derived from Old English "æþre," meaning "sooner" or "rather," combining "ræd" (advice) and "-er," a comparative suffix.
Examples
- I would rather stay home tonight than go out in the rain.
- The movie was rather interesting, but not what I expected.
- She is rather good at mathematics, especially calculus.
- I’d rather have coffee instead of tea this morning.
- It was rather cold outside, so I decided to wear a jacket.