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rather

/ˈrɑːðə/

/ˈræðər/

ratheradverb

/ˈrɑːðə/

/ˈræðər/

Definitions

To a certain extent or degree; somewhat.

The movie was rather interesting, but not as thrilling as I expected.

More willingly; preferably.

I would rather stay home tonight than go out.

Used to indicate a correction or clarification.

The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, or rather, Friday.

Synonyms

to some extent

rathadjective

rather

Comp.

rather

Comp.

rathest

Super.

/rɑːθ/

/ræθ/

Archaic spelling variant of “rathe”, meaning ‘early’ or ‘prompt’.

Translations

précoceArchaïsme littéraire : s’emploie au sens de « tôt, rapide, prompt ».

The rath blossoms signalled that spring had come.

Les fleurs précoces annonçaient que le printemps était arrivé.

Definitions

(Archaic) Occurring or appearing early; prompt; quick.

The rath blossoms signalled that spring had come.

Synonyms

rathnoun

Definitions

A type of ancient Irish fort or stronghold, typically circular and made of earth or stone.

The archaeologists discovered a rath that dated back to the early medieval period.

A circular earthen or stone ringfort or enclosure characteristic of early-medieval Ireland; any mound or hill forming such a fortification.

The farmhouse stood beside an ancient rath overlooking the valley.

rathadverb

Definitions

(Archaic) Soon; early; promptly.

If we depart rath, we can reach the town before nightfall.

rathproper noun

Definitions

A surname.

Professor Rath delivered the keynote lecture.