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🤔Rather

adverb
/ˈrɑː.ðər/
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Meaning

to some extent; instead; preferably
to a certain extent or degree

Example Sentences

I would rather stay home than go to the party.

I would rather stay home than go out.

Synonyms

somewhat, instead, preferably, quite
Entry 1
somewhat, instead, preferably, quite
Entry 2
preferably, somewhat, instead

Antonyms

absolutely, completely, entirely, reluctantly, unwillingly
Entry 1
absolutely, completely, entirely
Entry 2
reluctantly, unwillingly

Collocations

rather than, rather like, would rather, rather not
Entry 1
rather than, rather like, would rather
Entry 2
rather than, would rather, rather not

More Example Sentences

He prefers to cook at home rather than eat out.

I prefer to apologize rather than keep arguing.

They’d rather not take risks with their savings.

He prefers to work quietly rather than multitask.

We prefer to rest now rather than get sick later.

I prefer to take notes rather than rely on memory.

She prefers to ask questions rather than stay confused.

They prefer to repair the old phone rather than buy a new one.

We prefer to arrive early rather than rush at the last minute.

They prefer to learn with examples rather than read long theory.

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