Rather - definition of rather by The Free Dictionary 1 relatively or fairly; somewhat: it's rather dull 2 to a significant or noticeable extent; quite: she's rather pretty 3 to a limited extent or degree: I rather thought that was the case 4 with better or more just cause: this text is rather to be deleted than rewritten
Rather - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com Use rather to specify a preference for one thing over another Wouldn't you rather go to the movies than stay home and clean the house? Rather can also be used to mean "on the contrary," or to introduce a contradiction
rather - WordReference. com Dictionary of English 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