How To Spell rather?
How to Pronounce rather?
Correct pronunciation for the word "rather" is [ɹˈɑːðə], [ɹˈɑːðə], [ɹ_ˈɑː_ð_ə].
Definition of rather
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More readily or willingly; in preference; sooner than otherwise; more properly; especially. The rather, for better reason. Had rather or would rather, to desire in preference.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
What are the misspellings for rather?
What are similar-sounding words for rather?
What is the adjective for rather?
The adjective form of the word "rather" is "ratherish".
Usage over time for rather:
This graph shows how "rather" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of rather?
The plural form of the word "rather" is "rathers." However, "rathers" is not commonly used in modern English.
What is the singular form of rather?
The singular form of the word "rather" is "rath"
Synonyms for Rather:
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• relatively • enough • somewhat • moderately • well • instead • significantly • halfway • fairly • pretty • preferably -
n.
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- beyond ,
- exceptional .
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- big ,
- exactly ,
- great ,
- absolutely ,
- agreed .
- bit .
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