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.
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