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rather

/ˈɹɑːðə/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈɹæðɚ/

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verb

선호하다, 더 좋아하다

To prefer; to prefer to.

Examples :

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

나는 동생의 숙제를 돕는 것을 더 좋아한다.

attitude value essential

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adjective

이전의, 전의

Prior; earlier; former.

Examples :

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

나의 다소 오래된 교과서에는 흥미로운 역사적 사실들이 있었다.

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adverb

오히려, 더 빨리

More quickly; sooner, earlier.

Examples :

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

나는 친구들과 공원에 갈 수 있도록 숙제를 좀 더 빨리 끝낼 것이다.

time language essential

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adverb

오히려, 차라리

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

Examples :

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

나는 버스를 타는 것보다 학교까지 걸어가는 편이 낫다.

attitude language essential

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adverb

오히려, 반대로

Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary.

Examples :

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

나는 시험이 어려울 거라고 생각했지만, 오히려 놀랍도록 쉬웠다.

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adverb

오히려, 정확히 말하면

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

Examples :

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

단순히 TV를 보는 대신, 우리는 공원에서 산책하기로 결정했습니다.

language grammar essential

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adverb

다소, 꽤

(degree) Somewhat, fairly.

Examples :

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

이 멜론은 지난번에 먹었던 것과 비교하면 다소 맛이 없다.

degree amount essential

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interjection

물론, 그래

An enthusiastic affirmation.

Examples :

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

"좀 드시겠어요?" -- "물론!"

language communication exclamation essential