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RATHER

(adverb, verb, adj., interj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Rather.

How to pronounce rather:

US

Rather - as an adverb

On the contrary

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

To some (great or small) extent

Example: "It was rather cold"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

More readily or willingly

Example: "Clean it well, preferably with warm water"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

To a degree (not used with a negative)

Example: "Quite tasty"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Rather - as a verb

To prefer; to prefer to.

Rather - as an adjective

Prior; earlier; former.

Rather - as an interjection

An enthusiastic affirmation.

Example: ""would you like some?" -- "rather!""

Word Game Points

Is RATHER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rather is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RATHER has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is RATHER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rather is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RATHER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is RATHER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rather is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RATHER has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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