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rather adverb

  /ˈrad̪ʱə(r)/<a:non-trap-bath split> , /ˈrɑd̪ʱə(r)/ , /ˈɹæðɚ/ , /ˈɹɐː.ðə/ , /ˈɹɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ , /ˈɹʌ.ðə(ɹ)/ , /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/
  • (conjunctive) Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.) [from 15th c.]
 pikemminkin, tarkemmin sanottuna
  • (conjunctive) Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary. [from 14th c.]
 pikemminkin, vaan
  • (degree) Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree. [from 16th c.]
 aika, melko
  • Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than) [from 9th c.]
 mieluummin
rather stout
tukevahko
rather than
asemasta
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