Visual meaning of 'rather'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of rather: To prefer; to prefer to. - Image 1

rather: To prefer; to prefer to. - Thumbnail 1

rather: To prefer; to prefer to. - Thumbnail 2

rather: To prefer; to prefer to. - Thumbnail 3

verb

To prefer; to prefer to.

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

attitude value essential

Visual illustration of rather: Prior; earlier; former.

adjective

Prior; earlier; former.

"My rather old textbook had some interesting historical facts. "

time past essential

Visual illustration of rather: More quickly; sooner, earlier.

adverb

More quickly; sooner, earlier.

"I'll finish my homework rather quickly so I can go to the park with my friends. "

time language essential

Visual illustration of rather: Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than) - Image 1

rather: Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than) - Thumbnail 1

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

adverb

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

"I'd rather walk to school than take the bus. "

attitude language essential

Visual illustration of rather: Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary. - Image 1

rather: Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary. - Thumbnail 1

rather: Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary. - Thumbnail 2

adverb

Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary.

"I thought the test would be difficult, but rather, it was surprisingly easy. "

language grammar essential

Visual illustration of rather: Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.) - Image 1

rather: Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.) - Thumbnail 1

rather: Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.) - Thumbnail 2

adverb

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

"Rather than just watching TV, we decided to go for a walk in the park. "

language grammar essential

Visual illustration of rather: (degree) Somewhat, fairly.

adverb

(degree) Somewhat, fairly.

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

degree amount essential

Visual illustration of rather: An enthusiastic affirmation.

interjection

An enthusiastic affirmation.

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

language communication exclamation essential