rather synonyms

rather

interj.

I should say, certainly, of course, by all means, most assuredly, no doubt about it, and how!* you're telling me*.

rather

modif.

  1. To some degree

    fairly, somewhat, a little; see moderately, slightly, very.

  2. By preference

    first, by choice, in preference, sooner, more readily, willingly, much sooner, just as soon, as a matter of choice; see also preferably.

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