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rather แปลว่า

ค่อนข้าง kɔ̂n-kâang

/ˈɹɑː.ðə(ɹ)//ˈɹæðɚ/

rather in Thai: ค่อนข้าง (kɔ̂n-kâang). In English, rather means used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than).

Thai words for rather

somewhat, fairly
ค่อนข้าง kɔ̂n-kâang

English meaning of rather

  1. adverb Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than).
  2. adverb Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary.
  3. adverb Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.).
  4. adverb Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree.

Full definition of rather

rather in a sentence

  • I'd rather not have spent all the money, but it really was an emergency.
  • I would like this one rather than the other one.
  • I s'pose we'd better clean the kitchen, but we had much rather not do anything right now.

Synonyms of rather

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rather in other languages

Questions about rather in Thai

What is the meaning of rather in Thai?
Rather in Thai is ค่อนข้าง (kɔ̂n-kâang).
rather แปลว่าอะไร
Rather: ค่อนข้าง (kɔ̂n-kâang).
What does rather mean in English?
Rather means used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than).

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