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Bookmark or Share- RATHER definition and meaning | Collins English DictionaryYou use rather to indicate that something is true to a fairly great extent, especially when you are talking about something unpleasant or undesirable. I grew up in rather unusual circumstances. It had made some rather bad mistakes which I thought should be corrected.
- Rather - definition of rather by The Free Dictionary1. relatively or fairly; somewhat: it's rather dull. 2. to a significant or noticeable extent; quite: she's rather pretty. 3. to a limited extent or degree: I rather thought that was the case. 4. with better or more just cause: this text is rather to be deleted than rewritten.
- Examples of 'Rather' in a Sentence - Merriam-WebsterDefinition of rather. Synonyms for rather. The movie is a comedy, but rather a dull one. It rather annoyed me that he was late picking me up. I think the children watch rather too much television. The celebs of the 2024 Met Gala walked the red, or rather, green and white carpet. — Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024.
- Rather Definition & Meaning - Merriam-WebsterThe meaning of RATHER is with better reason or more propriety : more properly. How to use rather in a sentence.
- RATHER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.comadverb. in a measure; to a certain extent; somewhat: Some of his poems are rather good. in some degree: I rather thought you would regret it. more properly or justly; with better reason: The contrary is rather to be supposed. sooner; more readily or willingly: to die rather than yield.
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