Synonyms of rather
7 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for rather is sooner. Other synonyms of rather are somewhat. The opposite of rather is utterly.
Synonyms and similar words for rather
adverbUsed to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by...
adverbSomewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree.
- somewhatTo a limited extent or degree; not completely.
- fairly
- actually
- unexpectedlyIn an unexpected manner.
adverbMore quickly.
- earlierPreviously; before now; sooner.
Opposite of rather
adverbSomewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree.
- utterlyCompletely; entirely; to the fullest extent.
Meaning of rather
- adverb Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than).
- adverb Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary.
- adverb Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.).
rather in other languages
Questions about synonyms of rather
- What is another word for rather?
- Rather has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sooner and somewhat.
- What is the opposite of rather?
- The opposite of rather is utterly.
- What does rather mean?
- Rather means used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than).
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Adapted from Wiktionary: rather (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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