rather

Prior; earlier; former. (adjective)

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on the contrary (adv.all)

Rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left

He didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter

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to some (great or small) extent (adv.all)

It was rather cold

The party was rather nice

The knife is rather dull

I rather regret that I cannot attend

He's rather good at playing the cello

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more readily or willingly (adv.all)

I'd rather be in Philadelphia

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to a degree (not used with a negative) (adv.all)

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Earlier; sooner; before. (adverb)

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