rather
ra-ther
adverb
Used to express a preference for one thing over another.
"I'd rather stay at home."
adverb
Used to correct or qualify a previous statement more precisely.
"She's a writer, or rather, a journalist."
adverb
To a moderate or significant degree; somewhat.
"It's rather chilly today."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: quite, instead, preferably, sooner, kind of, sort of, kinda