Examples of 'rather' in a sentence
Meaning of "rather"
Rather is an adverb indicating preference, degree, or to some extent
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- More quickly.
- Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than)
- Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary.
- Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.)
How to use "rather" in a sentence
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I would rather listen to a drunk than him.
This creates confusion rather than clarity.
He would rather be at work with that bitch.
Lorimer is safer to do it tonight rather than tomorrow.
I would rather have one of you dear.
My relationship with that woman is rather complicated.
I would rather he was a sewage attendant or a rat catcher.
My walk has become rather sillier recently.
Rather choose car from a quiet district.
And so it takes me rather longer to get to work.
Rather different from our last meeting.
I would really rather not talk about it.
Rather than a lover with a stick to beat me.
Unless you would rather just go home.
I would rather die than compromise my benefactors.
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You would just rather have a boy.
Let us rather see his sacrifice as an inspiration.
I think you would rather come with me.
I would rather be poor if we could stay here.
That demonstrates his rather low expectations.
I would rather say that it is something of a necessity.
It destroyed itself rather than live with us.
I would rather not comment on an unconfirmed photograph.
Any soldier would rather be at the front.
This is rather a descriptive than a quantitative indicator.
Where medicine would rather advanced to heal.
I had rather trusted to hear from you.
It was a long journey and my legs are rather weak.
It delivers a rather liberal spritzing of hot sauce.
We will go straight home if you would rather.
I would rather he be far away than dead.
Political space is narrowing rather than opening up.
I would rather be alone with you anyway.
Your friend is making rather a lot of noise.
I would rather learn how to ride a bike.
I prefer to suffer my way rather than yours.
Noah would rather die than give it up.
Identifying your bodies will be rather difficult.
I would rather have you sit on my face.
Your critique of bank secrecy is rather reserved.
He would rather play with boobs than me.
I see your trip here is rather sudden.
You would rather not indulge my fantasy.
The company owner would rather not.
I would rather you be fat and healthy.
I thought the picture was rather attractive myself.
I would rather give this to her myself.
I did send in my resignation in a rather unorthodox fashion.
I would rather be locked in a box with a perp.
Enforcement of judgements is rather weak in most countries.
