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Rather

/ˈrɑːðə/
Used to indicate preference or to some extent; instead of or more precisely

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Examples:

I would rather stay home.That's rather an unusual color for a car.

Etymology:

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:

116 mentions per 1 million words Frequency
Very Often
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