English / word

rather

adverb A2

MEANING IN ENGLISH

fairly; or more exactly; used to show preference

to some extent; instead; preferably

to a certain extent or degree

In context

I would rather stay home tonight.

The task was rather difficult for A1 learners.

Synonyms

instead,fairly,somewhat

Antonyms

absolutely,completely,entirely

Collocations

would rather,rather than,rather like