Rather

Synonyms of rather

• somewhat
• quite
• preferably

Antonyms of rather

• less
• barely
• hardly

Collocations of rather

rather strange

Frequency: 70 %

I found his behavior rather strange.

rather difficult

Frequency: 65 %

The math problem was rather difficult to solve.

rather interesting

Frequency: 60 %

The movie turned out to be rather interesting.

rather unusual

Frequency: 50 %

Her choice of clothing was rather unusual for the event.

rather quiet

Frequency: 45 %

The library was rather quiet on a Saturday afternoon.

Idiomatic Expressions for rather

• Phrase: I'd rather you didn't do that
  Meaning: expresses a polite request or preference for someone not to do something
  Usage: used to politely ask someone to refrain from a particular action or behavior