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Commonrather
The correct spelling is rather.
How to pronounce rather
/ˈɹɑːðə/
verbIPA: /ˈɹɑːðə/
Say it like: Rat-her
The correct spelling is rather. To prefer; to prefer to. For example: "I'd like this one rather than the other one."
Usage Examples
“I'd like this one rather than the other one.”
“It wasn't supposed to be popular; rather, it was supposed to get the job done.”
“I didn't want to leave. Or rather I did, just not alone.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To prefer; to prefer to.
adjective
- 1.Prior; earlier; former.
adverb
- 1.More quickly; sooner, earlier.
- 2.Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than)
- 3.Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary.
- 4.Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.)
- 5.(degree) Somewhat, fairly.
interjection
- 1.An enthusiastic affirmation.
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