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rather

/ˈɹɑːðə/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈɹæðɚ/

Meanings
verb
To prefer; to prefer to.

Examples :

"I rather enjoy helping my brother with his homework. "
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Related Words

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interesting verb

/ˈɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪnt(ʃ)ɹɛstɪŋ/

To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.

"The new museum exhibit really interested me in ancient Egyptian history. "

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introducing verb

/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdusɪŋ/

(of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

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enthusiastic adjective

/ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/ /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/

With zealous fervor; excited, motivated.

"an enthusiastic lover of art"

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qualification noun

/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act or process of qualifying for a position, achievement etc.

"Qualification for this organization is extraordinarily difficult."

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clarification noun

/ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of clarifying; the act or process of making clear or transparent by freeing visible impurities; particularly, the clearing or fining of liquid substances from feculent matter by the separation of the insoluble particles which prevent the liquid from being transparent.

"The clarification of wine."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

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affirmation noun

/æfɝˈmeɪʃn/

That which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true.

"Her daily affirmation was, "I am capable and strong." "

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surprisingly adverb

/sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/ /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual.

"Surprisingly, my sister decided to volunteer at the animal shelter this weekend. "

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preference noun

/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/

The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of")

"He has a preference for crisp wines."

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preferably adverb

/ˈprefərəbli/ /ˈprefrəbli/

In preference; by choice; in a preferable manner.

"I would like to eat lunch at noon, preferably something light. "

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contradiction noun

/ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ /ˌkɑːntɹəˈdɪkʃən/

The act of contradicting.

"His contradiction of the proposal was very interesting."