Rather (IPA: /ˈɹæðɝ/, /ˈɹəðɝ/)
| Rather (a.) |
Prior; earlier; former. |
| Rather (a.) |
Earlier; sooner; before. |
| Rather (a.) |
More readily or willingly; preferably. |
| Rather (a.) |
On the other hand; to the contrary of what was said or suggested; instead. |
| Rather (a.) |
Of two alternatives conceived of, this by preference to, or as more likely than, the other; somewhat. |
| Rather (a.) |
More properly; more correctly speaking. |
| Rather (a.) |
In some degree; somewhat; as, the day is rather warm; the house is rather damp. |
| Rather |
Family name |
| Rather |
Count of Limoges |
| Rather (Last Name / Surname) |
Rather is the #15,309 most common last name / surname from the 2010 United States Census. The census reported that 1,917 people had that surname. |
| Example Sentence (Quote) ".. .conditioning usually reinforces instinct rather than overrides it." - Matt Ridley |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " [After hearing Batman say Oz was colorful"] Yes, it is rather pleasant." - Lego Dimensions |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " [It] is that rare impressionist painting where people don't judge the light, but rather are judged by it." - Art |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " [to Duke] What does you heart tell you? [pause] I mean... which one would you rather see NAKED!?" - She's the Man |
| Example Sentence (Quote) "A burnt stake is better than a cold chop. (Curly, on why he would rather be burned at the stake instead of decapitated)" - Three Stooges |
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