Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Used to indicate preference or to some extent; instead of or more precisely
Rather
/ˈrɑːðə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
"Say rather, at the end of everything," answered the prisoner, firmly.Poirot chuckled in rather an offensive way."He may jump and I would rather he circled now.
Etymology:
Originating from Middle English rather, from Old English hrēather, meaning more quickly or readily, also related to Old Norse hraðr meaning quick.
Usage Statistics:
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