rather
/ˈɹɑːðə/
rather
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- 1.
used to indicate that something is preferable or more appropriate than another.
"I would rather go to the cinema."
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I would rather stay home and read a book tonight.
I would rather stay home and read a book tonight.
It's rather cold outside, so wear a warm coat.
It's rather cold outside, so wear a warm coat.
She spoke rather quickly, making her hard to understand.
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How do you pronounce rather?
rather is pronounced [/ˈɹɑːðə/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does rather mean?
rather means "rather". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is rather?
rather is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "I would rather stay home and read a book tonight." — used to mean "rather".
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