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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024rath•er /ˈræðɚ/USA pronunciation adv. - quite;
to some extent;
in some degree:He's rather good at baseball. - in some degree:I rather expect you'll regret it.
- preferably;
more willingly:to die rather than yield. - more truly or correctly:He is a painter or, rather, a person who draws in watercolors.
- instead;
on the contrary:It's not generosity; rather, it's self-interest.
Idioms- Idioms had or would rather, to prefer that or to:I would rather be fishing.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024rath•er (adv. raᵺ′ər, rä′ᵺər;interj. raᵺ′ûr′, rä′ᵺûr′),USA pronunciation adv. - in a measure;
to a certain extent;
somewhat:rather good. - in some degree:I rather thought you would regret it.
- more properly or justly;
with better reason:The contrary is rather to be supposed. - sooner;
more readily or willingly:to die rather than yield. - more properly or correctly speaking;
more truly:He is a painter or, rather, a watercolorist. - on the contrary:It's not generosity, rather self-interest.
- had or would rather, to prefer that or to:I had much rather we not stay. We would rather go for dinner after the show.
interj. - British Terms[Chiefly Brit.]emphatically yes;
assuredly;
without doubt:Is the book worth reading?Rather!
- bef. 900; Middle English; Old English hrathor, comparative of hræth quick, rathe
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: rather /ˈrɑːðə/ adv (in senses 1-4, not used with a negative)- relatively or fairly; somewhat: it's rather dull
- to a significant or noticeable extent; quite: she's rather pretty
- to a limited extent or degree: I rather thought that was the case
- with better or more just cause: this text is rather to be deleted than rewritten
- more readily or willingly; sooner: I would rather not see you tomorrow
sentence connector - on the contrary: it's not cold. Rather, it's very hot indeed
sentence substitute /ˈrɑːˈðɜː/- an expression of strong affirmation, often in answer to a question: Is it worth seeing? Rather!
Etymology: Old English hrathor comparative of hræth ready, quick; related to Old Norse hrathrUSAGE
Both would and had are used with rather in sentences such as I would rather (or had rather) go to the film than to the play. Had rather is less common and is now widely regarded as slightly old-fashioned |