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rather
adverb
Synonyms and Antonyms of RATHER
1
by choice or preference <I would rather go to the movies than stay at home>
Related Words alternately, alternatively, either, instead; electively, optionally; desirably, gladly, wishfully; obligingly, voluntarily
Antonyms involuntarily, unwillingly
2
as a substitute <don't think of the placement test as torture but rather as a chance to show off how much you know>
Related Words alternately, alternatively
3
to some degree or extent <I say, don't you think that's rather expensive for a hamburger?>
Synonyms enough, kindly [chiefly Southern], kind of, like, moderately, more or less, pretty, quite, rather, relatively, something, somewhat, sort of
Related Words acceptably, decently, passably, tolerably; little, negligibly, nominally, slightly, vaguely; half, halfway, incompletely, part, partially, partly, partway
Near Antonyms awfully, beastly, deadly, especially, exceedingly (also exceeding), exceptionally, extremely, frightfully, greatly, heavily, highly, hugely, mightily, mortally, particularly, surpassingly, terribly, very; considerably, extensively, significantly, substantially
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