rather

Do you find yourself frequently misspelling the word rather? Our page is here to help! Do you want to know how to pronounce rather? Discover the correct spelling, definition, and etymology of this word, along with a collection of sample sentences, idioms, and proverbs featuring rather.

This word consists of 6 letters and is spelled as "R-A-T-H-E-R". It has 2 vowels and 4 consonants.

How do you spell rather

Typo fix for "rather"

rather

adverb

How to pronunciation rather: ˈra-t͟hər

What does Rather Mean?

What does rather meaning in English

1. More willingly; with better liking. Almighty God desireth not the death of a sinner, but rather that he should turn from his wickedness and live. Common Prayer.
   
2. Preferably to the other; with better reason. ’Tis rather to be thought, that an heir had no such right by divine institution, than that God should give such a right, but yet leave it undeterminate who such heir is. Locke.
   
3. In a greater degree than otherwise. He sought through the world, but sought in vain, And no where finding, rather fear’d her slain. Dryden.

Other definitions for rather

The definition of 'rather' is: with better reason or more propriety : more properly

How to spell rather

Want to know how to spell rather, you will find a comprehensive answer on this topic. The word "rather consists of 2 syllables and is spelled "ˈra-t͟hər".

Synonyms for rather:

There are synonyms for rather'. Depending on the situation and context, the following words are also often used instead of rather:

fain, first, preferably, readily, soon, willingly

Some words similar to "rather"

• feathers
• fotheringay
• wrathful
• tither
• godmother
• other's
• witherband
• thegither
• stepfather
• southernwood

The word "rather" in works of art

But man is a fickle and disreputable creature and perhaps, like a chess player, is interested in the process of attaining his goal rather than the goal itself.

Heart of a Dog / Mikhail Bulgakov

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How many points in scrabble for rather

How many points is the word "rather" in Scrabble? Is "rather" a Scrabble word? Here is the letter-by-letter scoring of the Scrabble game, which is played all over the world in different languages and with different words.

The total scrabble score for the word rather is 9

How did the names of the diseases originate?

The origins of disease names can be traced back to various sources, reflecting the history, culture, and scientific understanding of the time. One prominent example is pneumonia, which derives its name from the ancient Greek words "pneuma" meaning "breath" and "onkos" meaning "mass" or "swelling." This name was given to the disease due to the characteristic symptoms of respiratory distress and lung inflammation that accompany the condition. It highlights the early recognition of the impact of the disease on the respiratory system.

Furthermore, disease names can also be influenced by the causative agents or underlying mechanisms of the illness. Pneumonia, for instance, can be caused by a variety of pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi. When referring to specific types of pneumonia, the name may incorporate the causative agent. For example, "bacterial pneumonia" signifies pneumonia caused by bacteria, while "viral pneumonia" indicates pneumonia caused by a viral infection. This naming convention helps in distinguishing between different forms of the disease based on their etiology and assists healthcare professionals in determining appropriate treatment strategies.