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Word: Rather
Speech Type: Adverb
Old English hrathor ‘earlier, sooner’, comparative of hræthe ‘without delay’, from hræth ‘prompt’ (see rathe)
ˈrɑːðə
used to indicate one's preference in a particular matter
Short Definition:used to indicate one's preference in particular matter
Examples:- would you like some wine or would you rather stick to sherry?
- she'd rather die than cause a scene
- I'd rather you didn't tell him
to a certain or significant extent or degree
Short Definition:to certain or significant extent or degree
Examples:- she's been behaving rather strangely
- he's rather an unpleasant man
used to suggest that the opposite of a previous statement is the case; on the contrary
Short Definition:used to suggest that opposite of previous statement is case
Examples:- There is no shortage of basic skills in the workplace. Rather, the problem is poor management
Word: Rather
Speech Type: Interjection
ˈrɑːðə
rɑːˈðəː
used to express emphatic affirmation, agreement, or acceptance
Short Definition:used to express emphatic affirmation or acceptance
Examples:- ‘You are glad to be home, aren't you?’ ‘Rather!’
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