RATHER

adv. 1 quite, very, somewhat, fairly, moderately, to a certain extent or degree or measure, to some extent or degree or measure, more or less, pretty, slightly, Colloq sort of, kind of I suppose she was rather good-looking, but at that age I didn't pay much attention to girls This coffee tastes rather strange. 2 preferably, sooner, instead, more readily or willingly Given an option, I choose to live alone rather than marry 3 would or Colloq US had rather. prefer, choose Given a choice, I would rather live alone