Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Rather.
How to pronounce rather:
US
Rather - as an adverb
On the contrary
Example: "Rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
insteadTo some (great or small) extent
Example: "It was rather cold"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kind ofkindasort ofMore readily or willingly
Example: "Clean it well, preferably with warm water"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
preferablysoonerRather - as a verb
To prefer; to prefer to.
Rather - as an adjective
Prior; earlier; former.
Rather - as an interjection
An enthusiastic affirmation.
Example: ""would you like some?" -- "rather!""
Word Game Points
Is RATHER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rather is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RATHER has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is RATHER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rather is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRATHER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is RATHER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rather is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRATHER has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
