RATHER

rather

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.
  3. Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary.
  4. Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.)
  5. Somewhat, fairly.


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