Cool MateMeaning of Rather
used to mean ‘fairly’ or ‘to some degree’, often when you are disappointed, surprised or expressing slight criticism
In simple words: to a certain degree or extent; somewhat
Rather in a sentence
- I would rather eat pizza than sushi.
- She is rather talented at playing the guitar.
- I would rather stay home today.
- This movie is rather boring compared to the last one.
- I find it rather difficult to wake up early.
How to use Rather
Use 'rather' to express a moderate degree of something, often in a slightly surprising way. It's more formal than 'pretty' but less than 'very'. Avoid in slang or casual speech.
Grammar pattern
rather + adjective/adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'rather' as a bridge—it's not too much, just enough.
Related words
Collocations with Rather
- rather unusual
- rather interesting
- rather expensive
- rather annoying
Opposites of Rather
Common mistakes with Rather
- Using 'rather' with a negative adjective (e.g., 'rather bad' instead of 'quite bad').
- Confusing 'rather' with 'instead' in sentences.
- 'Rather' is often incorrectly replaced by 'quite' in negative contexts.
Rather appears in
Rather in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
إلى حد ما، بالأحرى
إلى حد ما أو إلى درجة معينة؛ نوعًا ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বরং
কিছুটা বা কোনো পরিমাণে; মোটামুটি
- GermanDeutsch
Ziemlich, Eher
bis zu einem gewissen Grad oder Ausmaß; einigermaßen
- SpanishEspañol
Bastante
hasta cierto grado o extensión; algo
- Persianفارسی
بهتر، نسبتاً
تا حدی یا به نوعی؛ کمی
- FrenchFrançais
Plutôt
Dans une certaine mesure ou un certain degré ; un peu.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बल्कि, बल्कि ऐसा
कुछ हद तक या कुछ हद तक; कुछ हद तक
- ItalianItaliano
Piuttosto
in una certa misura o grado; alquanto
- PortuguesePortuguês
Rather
até certo ponto ou extensão; um tanto
- RussianРусский
Довольно, Скорее
В некоторой степени или мере; несколько.
- Urduاردو
بلکہ، بلکہ زیادہ
کچھ حد تک یا حد تک؛ کچھ حد تک
- Chinese中文
相当
在某种程度或范围内；有点
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Frequently asked questions about Rather
What does Rather mean?
to a certain degree or extent; somewhat
What is the definition of Rather?
used to mean ‘fairly’ or ‘to some degree’, often when you are disappointed, surprised or expressing slight criticism
How do you use Rather in a sentence?
I would rather eat pizza than sushi.
Can you give another example of Rather?
She is rather talented at playing the guitar.
What are synonyms for Rather?
Common alternatives include somewhat, fairly, moderately, quite.
What is the opposite of Rather?
Opposite meanings include hardly, barely, not really.
What words go with Rather?
It commonly pairs with rather unusual, rather interesting, rather expensive, rather annoying.
What are common mistakes when using Rather?
Using 'rather' with a negative adjective (e.g., 'rather bad' instead of 'quite bad'). Confusing 'rather' with 'instead' in sentences. 'Rather' is often incorrectly replaced by 'quite' in negative contexts.
How do you pronounce Rather?
US: /["/ˈræðər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈrɑːðə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Rather?
Use 'rather' to express a moderate degree of something, often in a slightly surprising way. It's more formal than 'pretty' but less than 'very'. Avoid in slang or casual speech.
What CEFR level is Rather?
"Rather" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.