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Engelsk biord: rather

1. rather on the contrary


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningRather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left.
He didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter.
Used English terms instead of Latin ones.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)instead

2. rather to some (great or small) extent


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningIt 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.
He is kind of shy.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)kind of, kinda, sort of

3. rather more readily or willingly


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningClean it well, preferably with warm water.
I'd rather be in Philadelphia.
I'd sooner die than give up.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)preferably, sooner

4. rather to a degree (not used with a negative)


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningQuite tasty.
Quite soon.
Quite ill.
Quite rich.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)quite









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