Rather (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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adverb
  1. in a measure; to a certain extent; somewhat: Some of his poems are rather good.
  2. in some degree: I rather thought you would regret it.
  3. more properly or justly; with better reason: The contrary is rather to be supposed.
  4. sooner; more readily or willingly: to die rather than yield.
  5. more properly or correctly speaking; more truly: He is a painter or, rather, a watercolorist.
  6. on the contrary: It's not generosity, rather self-interest.
  7. instead of: Tutoring is provided by older students rather than teachers.Rather than complain, you should try to make changes.
interjection
  1. emphatically yes; assuredly; without doubt: Is the book worth reading? Rather!
Idioms
  1. to prefer to; to prefer that: I would much rather we just went home.We would rather go for dinner after the show.
adverb (in senses 1-4, not used with a negative)
  1. relatively or fairly; somewhat
  2. to a significant or noticeable extent; quite
  3. to a limited extent or degree
  4. with better or more just cause
  5. more readily or willingly; sooner
sentence connector
  1. on the contrary
sentence substitute (ˈrɑːˈðɜː)
  1. an expression of strong affirmation, often in answer to a question
Rather (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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