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rather

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1 syllable
6 characters
English (US)
1syllable

rather

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, rather is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofrather

1verb
  • To prefer; to prefer to.
1adjective
  • Prior; earlier; former.
1adverb
  • More quickly; sooner, earlier.
  • Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than)

    Example: "I'd like this one rather than the other one."

  • Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary.

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

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

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

  • (degree) Somewhat, fairly.

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

1interjection
  • An enthusiastic affirmation.

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

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