Top synonyms for “rather”: instead, kind of, kinda, preferably, quite, sooner, sort of.
Definitions
- (adverb)to some (great or small) extent“it was rather cold”
- (adverb)to a degree (not used with a negative)“quite tasty”
- (adverb)on the contrary“rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left”
- (adverb)more readily or willingly“clean it well, preferably with warm water”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "rather"?
Common synonyms for "rather" include instead, kind of, kinda, preferably, quite, sooner. Our thesaurus lists 7 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "rather" mean?
to some (great or small) extent Example: "it was rather cold"
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