Definition of rather

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  • rather is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • rather is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • rather is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of rather

  • more readily or willingly (adverb)

    Examples

    1. I'd rather be in Philadelphia

    Synonyms

    1. preferably
    2. sooner
  • to some (great or small) extent (adverb)

    Examples

    1. it was rather cold
    2. the party was rather nice
    3. the knife is rather dull
    4. I rather regret that I cannot attend
    5. He's rather good at playing the cello

    Synonyms

    1. kind of
    2. kinda
    3. sort of
  • to a degree (not used with a negative) (adverb)

    Synonyms

    1. quite
  • on the contrary (adverb)

    Examples

    1. rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left
    2. he didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter

    Synonyms

    1. instead

See definition of rather in Merriam Webster