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Definitions for Rather

[1] in a measure; to a certain extent; somewhat: rather good.
[2] in some degree: I rather thought you would regret it.
[3] more properly or justly; with better reason: The contrary is rather to be supposed.
[4] sooner; more readily or willingly: to die rather than yield.
[5] more properly or correctly speaking; more truly: He is a painter or, rather, a watercolorist.
[6] on the contrary: It's not generosity, rather self-interest.
[7] rather than, instead of: Tutoring is provided by older students rather than teachers. Rather than complain, you should try to make changes.
[8] Chiefly British . emphatically yes; assuredly; without doubt: Is the book worth reading?Rather!
[9] had /would rather , to prefer that or to: I had much rather we not stay. We would rather go for dinner after the show. Compare soon(def 8) .
[10] Archaic . growing, blooming, or ripening early in the year or season.
[11] relatively or fairly; somewhat it's rather dull
[12] to a significant or noticeable extent; quite she's rather pretty
[13] to a limited extent or degree I rather thought that was the case
[14] with better or more just cause this text is rather to be deleted than rewritten
[15] more readily or willingly; sooner I would rather not see you tomorrow
[16] on the contrary it's not cold. Rather, it's very hot indeed
[17] an expression of strong affirmation, often in answer to a question Is it worth seeing? Rather!
[18] blossoming or ripening early in the season
[19] eager or prompt

Words related to Rather

fairly, pretty, comparatively, quite, somewhat, slightly, relatively, considerably, very, well, noticeably, willingly, sooner, enough, reasonably, so-so, some, something, averagely, passably

Words nearby Rather

rath, ratha, rathbone, rathe, rathenau, rather, rathke, rathke's pouch, rathole, rathouse, rathskeller

Origin of Rather

before 900; Middle English; Old English hræth, hræd quick, active; cognate with Dutch rad, Old Norse hrathr

Other words from Rather

rathe·ly , adverb
rathe·ness , noun

Word origin for Rather

Old English hrathe ; related to Old High German hrado , Old Norse hrathr

Synonyms for Rather

a bit, a little, comparatively, fairly, kind of, pretty, quite, relatively, slightly, somewhat, averagely, enough, in a certain degree, more or less, passably, ratherish, reasonably, so-so, some, something, sort of, to some degree, to some extent, tolerably