rather
01
ganska, snarare
to a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degree
Exempel
The movie was rather boring, I almost fell asleep.
Filmen var ganska tråkig, jag somnade nästan.
02
snarare, tvärtom
used to introduce an idea that contrasts with or corrects the previous one
Exempel
It was n't a bad film. Rather, it was just not to my taste.
Det var inte en dålig film. Snarare var den bara inte till min smak.
2.1
snarare, eller mer exakt
used to correct or clarify a previous statement more precisely
Exempel
They invited me, or rather pressured me, to attend.
De bjöd in mig, eller rättare sagt tvingade mig, att delta.
2.2
hellre, företrädesvis
used to indicate replacement or contrast between two things
Exempel
I'd like to walk rather than take the car.
Jag skulle hellre gå än att ta bilen.
03
hellre, företrädesvis
used to indicate preference or a greater inclination toward something
Exempel
I ’d rather face the challenge than back down.
Jag skulle hellre möta utmaningen än backa.
04
hellre, ganska
used before verbs to suggest something politely or with reduced force
Exempel
I rather fear this wo n't end well.
Jag fruktar snarare att detta inte kommer att sluta väl.
rather
01
Självklart!, Gärna!
used as a positive response to a suggestion or question
Dialect
British
BritishExempel
She 's a brilliant pianist, do n't you think? — Rather! Her performance was breathtaking.
Hon är en briljant pianist, tycker du inte? — Snarare! Hennes framträdande var häpnadsväckande.
