How to pronounce“rather”in English
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Definitions of “rather”
Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than)
“I'd rather not have spent all the money, but it really was an emergency.”
Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary.
“It wasn't supposed to be popular; rather, it was supposed to get the job done.”
Prior; earlier; former.
“Now no man dwelleth at the rather town of Damietta.”
An enthusiastic affirmation.
“Would you like some? –Rather!”
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