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Rather
ˈræðər
Extremely common
200 - 300
200 - 300
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Rather -
to a certain or significant extent
Example: I'm rather tired after the long day at work.
Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations
Note: Used to express a moderate degree of something
used to indicate a preference or choice
Example: I'd rather stay in tonight than go out.
Usage: formal/informalContext: decision-making situations
Note: Expressing a preference or indicating what someone would prefer
more precisely; more accurately
Example: He's a teacher, or rather a professor, at the university.
Usage: formalContext: academic or professional discussions
Note: Used to correct or provide a more accurate description of something
on the contrary; instead
Example: I thought she would be upset, but rather she seemed quite pleased.
Usage: formalContext: contrasting ideas or situations
Note: Used to introduce a contrasting point or idea
Rather's synonyms
quite
Quite is used to indicate a high degree or extent of something.
Example: I'm quite tired after the long day.
Note:
somewhat
Somewhat means to a moderate extent or degree.
Example: I'm somewhat interested in the topic.
Note: Somewhat implies a lesser degree compared to rather.
fairly
Fairly is used to indicate something is moderately or reasonably true or accurate.
Example: The movie was fairly entertaining.
Note:
pretty
Pretty is used to indicate something is to a moderately high degree.
Example: She's pretty good at playing the piano.
Note:
Rather expressions, common phrases
I'd rather
Expressing a preference for one option over another.
Example: I'd rather stay home tonight than go out.
Note: Rather is used to indicate a preference, while 'I'd rather' is a specific phrase indicating that preference.
Would rather
Expressing a preference or desire for something different.
Example: I would rather you didn't tell anyone about this.
Note: Similar to 'I'd rather,' 'would rather' is a more formal way of expressing a preference.
Rather than
Used to show a choice between two options.
Example: I prefer tea rather than coffee in the morning.
Note: Rather than is a conjunction that introduces the preferred option in a comparison.
More rather than
Emphasizing a preference for one quality or characteristic over another.
Example: I enjoy activities that are more relaxing rather than intense.
Note: Adding 'more' before 'rather than' highlights a stronger preference or emphasis on the chosen quality.
Quite rather
Indicating a moderate or considerable degree of a certain quality.
Example: She was quite rather annoyed by his constant interruptions.
Note: The combination of 'quite' and 'rather' together intensifies the degree of the quality being described.
Rather a
Used to emphasize the degree or extent of something.
Example: It's rather a difficult task to complete in such a short time.
Note: 'Rather a' is a construction that emphasizes the adjective or quality being described.
Had rather
Expressing a preference or desire not to do something.
Example: I had rather not go to the party, it's not my scene.
Note: 'Had rather' is an older, more formal way of expressing a preference or desire.
Rather everyday (slang) expressions
Kinda
Kinda is a colloquial way to say rather or somewhat.
Example: I'm kinda tired after the long day.
Note: Kinda is less formal than rather.
Sorta
Sorta is an informal way to express rather or somewhat.
Example: I'm sorta busy right now, can we talk later?
Note: Sorta is more casual than rather.
More like
More like indicates a preference or inclination towards one thing over another.
Example: It's more like a hobby than a job for me.
Note: More like implies a comparison to highlight a stronger preference.
Kind of
Kind of is a casual way to express rather or somewhat.
Example: She's kind of upset about what happened.
Note: Kind of is more informal than rather.
A bit
A bit is a more informal way to express a small degree of rather or somewhat.
Example: I'm a bit confused about the new instructions.
Note: A bit is more casual and less precise than rather.
Rather - Examples
I would rather stay at home tonight.
She chose the red dress rather than the blue one.
He would rather go to the beach than go hiking.
I'd rather have tea instead of coffee in the morning.
Rather grammar
Rather - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: rather
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): rather
Syllables, Separation and Stress
rather Contains 2 syllables: rath • er
Phonetic transcription: ˈra-t͟hər
rath er , ˈra t͟hər (The red syllable is stressed)
Rather - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
rather: 200 - 300 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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