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rather
01
cukup, agak
to a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degree
Contoh-contoh
He was rather late for the meeting.
Dia agak terlambat untuk rapat.
02
melainkan, sebaliknya
used to introduce an idea that contrasts with or corrects the previous one
Contoh-contoh
The issue isn't laziness. Rather, it's a lack of direction.
Masalahnya bukan kemalasan. Sebaliknya, itu adalah kurangnya arah.
2.1
melainkan, atau lebih tepatnya
used to correct or clarify a previous statement more precisely
Contoh-contoh
I fell, or rather slipped, on the icy steps.
Aku jatuh, atau lebih tepatnya tergelincir, di tangga yang licin.
2.2
daripada, lebih suka
used to indicate replacement or contrast between two things
Contoh-contoh
She laughed rather than cried.
Dia tertawa daripada menangis.
03
lebih baik, sebaiknya
used to indicate preference or a greater inclination toward something
informasi gramatikal
adverbia interogatif
Contoh-contoh
He would rather help you than ignore the situation.
Dia lebih suka membantu Anda daripada mengabaikan situasi.
04
agak, cukup
used before verbs to suggest something politely or with reduced force
Contoh-contoh
I rather hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
Saya agak berharap besok tidak hujan.
rather
01
Tentu saja!, Dengan senang hati!
used as a positive response to a suggestion or question
Dialect
British
BritishContoh-contoh
Would you enjoy another game of tennis? — Rather! It was great fun.
Apakah kamu ingin bermain tenis lagi? — Tentu! Itu sangat menyenangkan.
