DICTOMETER

RATHER

1. Synonyms:
   • Rather
   • Instead
   Definitions:
   • on the contrary
   Examples:
   • 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
   • Used English terms instead of Latin ones
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Rather
   • Kind of
   • Kinda
   • Sort of
   Definitions:
   • to some (great or small) extent
   Examples:
   • 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
   • He is kind of shy
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Preferably
   • Sooner
   • Rather
   Definitions:
   • more readily or willingly
   Examples:
   • Clean it well, preferably with warm water
   • I'd rather be in Philadelphia
   • I'd sooner die than give up
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Quite
   • Rather
   Definitions:
   • to a degree (not used with a negative)
   Examples:
   • Quite tasty
   • Quite soon
   • Quite ill
   • Quite rich