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adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of rather

1 by choice or preference
  • I would rather go to the movies than stay at home.
Synonyms of rather

first, preferably, readily, soon, willingly
Words Related to rather

alternately, alternatively, either, instead

desirably, gladly, wishfully

obligingly, voluntarily
Near Antonyms of rather

reluctantly

forcibly, willy-nilly
Antonyms of rather

involuntarily, unwillingly
2 as a substitute
  • Don't think of the placement test as torture but rather as a chance to show off how much you know.
Synonyms of rather

first, instead
Words Related to rather

alternately, alternatively
Phrases Synonymous with rather

in lieu
3 to some degree or extent
  • I say, don't you think that's rather expensive for a hamburger?
Synonyms of rather

enough, fairly, kind of, like, moderately, more or less, pretty, quite, relatively, something, somewhat, sort of
Words Related to rather

acceptably, decently, passably, tolerably

little, negligibly, nominally, slightly, vaguely

half, halfway, incompletely, part, partially, partly, partway
Phrases Synonymous with rather

a bit, after a sort, a little, a mite, a tad, a touch, of sorts (or of a sort), to a degree
Near Antonyms of rather

awfully, beastly, deadly, especially, exceedingly (also exceeding), exceptionally, extremely, frightfully, greatly, heavily, highly, hugely, mightily, mortally, particularly, surpassingly, terribly, very

considerably, extensively, significantly, substantially

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