How to Use "Rather" with Example Sentences

rather (adv): to some degree

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Used with verbs:

"I rather admire her stubbornness."
(admire, like)

"It rather depends on whether everyone is going."
(depends)

"I rather enjoy the original."
(enjoy, prefer)

"I'd rather eat something else."
(eat, see, watch)

"I'd rather go somewhere else."
(go, eat, dine, shop)

"I'd rather not say."
(say, speak, talk)

"They would rather not talk about it anymore."
(talk about, discuss)

Used with adjectives:

"This is rather absurd."
(absurd, good, silly, ridiculous, funny)

"I am feeling rather confused about what happened."
(confused, ashamed, hurt, sad, upset)