Толковый словарь английского языка - rather
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adverb Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hrathor, comparative of hrathe quickly; akin to Old High German rado quickly, Old English hræd quick Date: before 12th century with better reason or more propriety ; more properly , more readily or willingly ; preferably , more correctly speaking , to the contrary ; instead , in some degree ; somewhat
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adv. 1 (often foll. by than) by preference; for choice (would rather not go; would rather stay than go). 2 (usu. foll. by than) more truly; as a more likely alternative (is stupid rather than honest). 3 more precisely (a book, or rather, a pamphlet). 4 slightly; to some extent; somewhat (became rather drunk; I rather think you know him). 5 Brit. (as an emphatic response) indeed, assuredly (Did you like it? - Rather!). Phrases and idioms had rather would rather. Etymology: ME f. OE hrathor, compar. of hr{aelig}the (adv.) f. hr{aelig}th (adj.): see RATHE ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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