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rather

British pronunciation/ɹˈɑːðɐ/
American pronunciation/ˈɹæðɝ/, /ˈɹəðɝ/
rather
[ADVERB]
1

to some extent or degree

synonyms : kind of
kinda
sort of
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2

on the contrary

synonyms : instead
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3

more readily or willingly

synonyms : preferably
sooner
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4

to a degree (not used with a negative)

synonyms : quite
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rather
[INTERJECTION]
1

‌used as a positive response to a suggestion or question

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Examples
1. The faceplate is turned rather than cast.
2. He was rather late for the meeting.
3. I killed a rather good bottle of Fleurie.
4. The instructions were rather unclear, causing some confusion.
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