Rather jelentése magyarul, definíció, kiejtés és példamondatok

rather

amerikai:

brit:

Ige

1. To prefer; to prefer to.

Melléknév

1. Prior; earlier; former.

Határozó

1. More quickly; sooner, earlier.

2. Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than)

I'd like this one rather than the other one.

3. Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary.

It wasn't supposed to be popular; rather, it was supposed to get the job done.

4. Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.)

I didn't want to leave. Or rather I did, just not alone.

5. (degree) Somewhat, fairly.

This melon is rather tasteless, especially compared to the one we had last time.

Indulatszó

1. An enthusiastic affirmation.

"Would you like some?" -- "Rather!"