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."

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Synonyms: quite, instead, preferably, sooner, kind of, sort of, kinda