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Word: rather
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Adverb:
- conjunctive to introduce a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by '''or'''.) from 15th c.
- conjunctive Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary. from 14th c.
- degree Somewhat, fairly. from 16th c.
- 9th-19th c.
- Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably. from 9th c.
Source: Wiktionary
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