rather
🇺🇸
/ˈræðər/
🇬🇧
/ˈrɑːðə(r)/
adverb
A2
used to mean 'fairly' or 'to some degree'
The weather is rather cold today.
R
used to make a statement less strong
I rather think we should wait.
B2
used to correct or give more exact information
He's a manager, or rather, the team leader.
B2
used to introduce a different or opposite idea
It's not blue, but rather green.
interjection
R
used to agree with someone's idea
‘Would you like some tea?’ ‘Rather!’
translation
used to mean 'fairly' or 'to some degree'; used to make a statement less strong; used to correct or give more exact information; used to introduce a different or opposite idea
used to agree with someone's idea