Word Meaning

Meaning of rather

- Prior; earlier; former.
- Earlier; sooner; before.
- More readily or willingly; preferably.
- On the other hand; to the contrary of what was said or suggested; instead.
- Of two alternatives conceived of, this by preference to, or as more likely than, the other; somewhat.
- More properly; more correctly speaking.
- In some degree; somewhat; as, the day is rather warm; the house is rather damp.

Crossword clue for rather

- Fairly
- Preferably
- Somewhat
- To some extent