rather
ra
ˈræ
ther
ðər
dhēr
British pronunciation
/ˈrɑːðə/

Kahulugan at ibig sabihin ng "rather"sa English

rather
01

medyo, sa halip

to a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degree
rather definition and meaning
example
Mga Halimbawa
He was rather late for the meeting.
Medyo huli na siya sa pulong.
02

sa halip, bagkus

used to introduce an idea that contrasts with or corrects the previous one
rather definition and meaning
example
Mga Halimbawa
The issue is n't laziness. Rather, it's a lack of direction.
Ang isyu ay hindi katamaran. Sa halip, ito ay kakulangan ng direksyon.
2.1

sa halip, o mas tiyak

used to correct or clarify a previous statement more precisely
example
Mga Halimbawa
I fell, or rather slipped, on the icy steps.
Nahulog ako, o sa halip nadulas, sa mga yelong hagdan.
2.2

sa halip, mas gusto

used to indicate replacement or contrast between two things
example
Mga Halimbawa
She laughed rather than cried.
Tumawa siya kaysa umiyak.
03

sa halip, mas gusto

used to indicate preference or a greater inclination toward something
example
Mga Halimbawa
He would rather help you than ignore the situation.
Mas gusto niyang tulungan ka kaysa balewalain ang sitwasyon.
04

medyo, lubos

used before verbs to suggest something politely or with reduced force
example
Mga Halimbawa
I rather hope it does n't rain tomorrow.
Sana na lang na hindi umulan bukas.
rather
01

Siyempre!, Masaya!

‌used as a positive response to a suggestion or question
Dialectbritish flagBritish
example
Mga Halimbawa
Would you enjoy another game of tennis? — Rather! It was great fun.
Gusto mo pa ng isa pang laro ng tennis? — Oo naman! Ang saya-saya.
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