Rather - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com Use rather to specify a preference for one thing over another Wouldn't you rather go to the movies than stay home and clean the house? Rather can also be used to mean "on the contrary," or to introduce a contradiction
Rather - definition of rather by The Free Dictionary 1 relatively or fairly; somewhat: it's rather dull 2 to a significant or noticeable extent; quite: she's rather pretty 3 to a limited extent or degree: I rather thought that was the case 4 with better or more just cause: this text is rather to be deleted than rewritten
rather - Wiktionary, the free dictionary Rather is only used for actions, unlike (would) prefer In fact, use without any modal verb also exists in nonstandard and dialectal usage, in which rather is used as a verb (he rathers rathered); see below