rather
What is the Definition of rather?
Adverb:
- on the contrary
- or instead
- to some (great or small)
- more readily or willingly
- to a degree (not used with a negative)
How can I use rather in a sentence?
Gallopin' Gorgons, that reminds me, said Hagrid, clapping a hand to his forehead with enough force to knock over a cart horse, and from yet another pocket inside his overcoat he pulled an owl — a real, live, rather ruffled-looking owl — a long quill, and a roll of parchment.
I was unfortunate enough in my youth to come across a vomit flavored one, and since then I am afraid I have rather lost my liking for them — but I think I will be safe with a nice toffee, do not you?
The Dursleys often spoke about Harry like this, as though he was not there — or rather, as though he was something very nasty that could not understand them, like a slug.
Instead he was smiling at a rather severe-looking woman who was wearing square glasses exactly the shape of the markings the cat had had around its eyes.
And the Quaffle is taken immediately by Angelina Johnson of Gryffindor — what an excellent Chaser that girl is, and rather attractive, too — JORDAN!
Other meanings of rather (synonyms, cognates).
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