rather
The word “rather” has 2 syllables: rath-er
It's pronounced as /ˈræðər/
What is synonym and antonym for rather?
In the thesaurus, “rather” has 80 synonyms and 31 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for rather along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for rather
- a bit
- a good bit
- a little
- a mite
- a tad
- a touch
- acceptably
- after a sort
- alternately
- alternatively
- as a matter of choice
- averagely
- by choice
- by preference
- comparatively
- considerably
- decently
- desirably
- either
- electively
- enough
- fain
- fairly
- first
- gladly
- half
- halfway
- in a certain degree
- in lieu
- in lieu of
- in preference
- incompletely
- instead
- just as soon
- kind of
- kindly
- like
- little
- moderately
- more or less
- more readily
- more willingly
- much sooner
- negligibly
- nominally
- noticeably
- obligingly
- of a sort
- of sorts
- optionally
- part
- partially
- partly
- partway
- passably
- preferably
- pretty
- quite
- ratherish
- readily
- reasonably
- relatively
- slightly
- so-so
- some
- something
- somewhat
- soon
- sooner
- sort of
- to a degree
- to some degree
- to some extent
- tolerably
- vaguely
- very
- voluntarily
- well
- willingly
- wishfully
Antonyms for rather
- awfully
- beastly
- considerably
- deadly
- especially
- exceeding
- exceedingly
- exceptionally
- extensively
- extremely
- forcibly
- frightfully
- greatly
- heavily
- highly
- hugely
- insignificantly
- involuntarily
- little
- mightily
- mortally
- particularly
- reluctantly
- significantly
- substantially
- surpassingly
- terribly
- unwillingly
- very
- violently
- willy-nilly
Meanings of rather
- verb
- To prefer; to prefer to.
- adjective
- Prior; earlier; former.
- adverb
- More quickly; sooner, earlier.
- Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than).
- Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary.
- Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.).
- (degree) Somewhat, fairly.
- interjection
- An enthusiastic affirmation.
Example Sentences
- I would rather stay home and relax than go out tonight.
- She rather enjoyed the peaceful afternoon walk in the park.
- He was rather surprised by the unexpected turn of events.
- They would rather have a quiet dinner than attend a large party.
- It’s rather difficult to make a decision without all the facts.
On this page you'll find 111 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rather, such as: a bit, a good bit, a little, a mite, a tad, a touch, acceptably.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
vaguely
a bit
- a few
- a little
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- a tad
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- a trifle
- acceptably
- after a sort
- all
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- each
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- incompletely
- just
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fain
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fairly
- a bit
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- about
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- almost
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- nominally
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- of a sort
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- part
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- quite
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- reasonably
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- so-so
- some
- something
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- sort of
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- vaguely
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- well-nigh
- within an inch of
- without favor
- without fear
half
- analog
- analogue
- anywise
- at all
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- element
- enough
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- even-steven
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- fellow
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- kindly
- like
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- mate
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- mirror image
- moderate
- moderately
- moiety
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- pretty
- quite
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- relatively
- remotely
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- ringer
- rival
- section
- segment
- semicircle
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- somehow
- something
- someway
- someways
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- sort of
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- twin
- unassembled
- uncompleted
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