Preferably vs. Rather

Preferablyadverb

In preference; by choice; in a preferable manner.

Preferablyadverb

In preference; by choice.

Preferablyadverb

more readily or willingly;

Preferablyadverb

ideally; if possible

Ratheradverb

(obsolete) More quickly; sooner, earlier.

Ratheradverb

Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably. (Now usually followed by than)

Ratheradverb

(conjunctive) Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary.

Ratheradverb

(conjunctive) Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.)

Ratheradverb

(degree) Somewhat, fairly.

Ratherverb

To prefer; to prefer to.

Ratheradjective

(obsolete) Prior; earlier; former.

Ratherinterjection

An enthusiastic affirmation.

Ratheradjective

Prior; earlier; former.

Ratheradverb

Earlier; sooner; before.

Ratheradverb

More readily or willingly; preferably.

Ratheradverb

On the other hand; to the contrary of what was said or suggested; instead.

Ratheradverb

Of two alternatives conceived of, this by preference to, or as more likely than, the other; somewhat.

Ratheradverb

More properly; more correctly speaking.

Ratheradverb

In some degree; somewhat; as, the day is rather warm; the house is rather damp.

Ratheradverb

on the contrary;

Ratheradverb

to some (great or small) extent;

Ratheradverb

more readily or willingly;

Ratheradverb

to a degree (not used with a negative);

Rather

Rather may refer to: