rather


Definition: Meaning of, rather in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈrɑːðə /

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  1. fairly or to some degree
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  2. would rather used to say that you would prefer to do or have something
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  3. rather than instead of
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  4. or rather used before correcting something that you have said, or giving more specific information
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  5. not ... but rather ... used to say that one thing is not true but a different thing is true
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  6. rather you/him/her/them than me spoken used to say that you are glad that you are not going to be doing something that someone else will be doing
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  7. Rather! British English spoken old-fashioned used to agree with someone
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