Cari
rather
01
cukup, agak
to a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degree
Contoh-contoh
The instructions were rather unclear, causing some confusion.
Instruksinya agak tidak jelas, menyebabkan beberapa kebingungan.
02
melainkan, sebaliknya
used to introduce an idea that contrasts with or corrects the previous one
Contoh-contoh
He 's not stupid. Rather, he's inexperienced.
Dia tidak bodoh. Sebaliknya, dia tidak berpengalaman.
2.1
melainkan, atau lebih tepatnya
used to correct or clarify a previous statement more precisely
Contoh-contoh
I waited, or rather endured, two hours in line.
Saya menunggu, atau lebih tepatnya bertahan, dua jam dalam antrian.
2.2
daripada, lebih suka
used to indicate replacement or contrast between two things
Contoh-contoh
Rather than complain, he tried to help.
Daripada mengeluh, dia mencoba membantu.
03
lebih baik, sebaiknya
used to indicate preference or a greater inclination toward something
Contoh-contoh
She ’d rather stay in tonight than go out to the party.
Dia lebih suka tinggal di rumah malam ini daripada pergi ke pesta.
04
agak, cukup
used before verbs to suggest something politely or with reduced force
Contoh-contoh
We rather assumed they'd be late.
Kami agak mengira mereka akan terlambat.
rather
01
Tentu saja!, Dengan senang hati!
used as a positive response to a suggestion or question
Dialect
British
BritishContoh-contoh
You 'd like to travel to Paris again? — Rather! I'd go tomorrow if I could.
Anda ingin pergi ke Paris lagi? — Agak! Saya akan pergi besok jika saya bisa.
