rather

As adverbs the difference between rather and rarely

is that rather is more quickly; sooner, earlier while rarely is not occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often.

As a verb rather

is to prefer; to prefer to.

As an adjective rather

is prior; earlier; former.

In conjunctive|lang=en terms the difference between rather and equally

is that rather is (conjunctive) introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely (now usually preceded by or ) while equally is (conjunctive) (used to link two or more coordinate elements).

In degree|lang=en terms the difference between rather and equally

is that rather is (degree) somewhat, fairly while equally is (degree) in equal degree or extent; just as.

As adverbs the difference between rather and equally

is that rather is (obsolete) more quickly; sooner, earlier while equally is (manner) in an equal manner; in equal shares or proportion; with equal and impartial justice; without difference; alike; evenly; justly; as, equally taxed, furnished, etc.

As a verb rather

is (nonstandard|or|dialectal) to prefer; to prefer to.

As an adjective rather

is (obsolete) prior; earlier; former.

As adverbs the difference between relatively and rather

is that relatively is proportionally, in relation to some larger scale thing while rather is (obsolete) more quickly; sooner, earlier.

As a verb rather is

(nonstandard|or|dialectal) to prefer; to prefer to.

As an adjective rather is

(obsolete) prior; earlier; former.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between rather and tall

is that rather is (obsolete) prior; earlier; former while tall is (obsolete) bold; brave; courageous; valiant.

As adjectives the difference between rather and tall

is that rather is (obsolete) prior; earlier; former while tall is (of a person) having a vertical extent greater than the average for example, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be considered to be tall.

As an adverb rather

is (obsolete) more quickly; sooner, earlier.

As a verb rather

is (nonstandard|or|dialectal) to prefer; to prefer to.

In conjunctive|lang=en terms the difference between nonetheless and rather

is that nonetheless is (conjunctive) nevertheless while rather is (conjunctive) introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely (now usually preceded by or ).

As adverbs the difference between nonetheless and rather

is that nonetheless is (conjunctive) nevertheless while rather is (obsolete) more quickly; sooner, earlier.

As a verb rather is

(nonstandard|or|dialectal) to prefer; to prefer to.

As an adjective rather is

(obsolete) prior; earlier; former.

Rather is a synonym of by_far.

As an adverb rather

is (obsolete) more quickly; sooner, earlier.

As a verb rather

is (nonstandard|or|dialectal) to prefer; to prefer to.

As an adjective rather

is (obsolete) prior; earlier; former.

As a prepositional phrase by_far is

(idiomatic) to a considerably large extent, easily.

Rather is a synonym of well.

As adjectives the difference between rather and well

is that rather is (obsolete) prior; earlier; former while well is wild.

As an adverb rather

is (obsolete) more quickly; sooner, earlier.

As a verb rather

is (nonstandard|or|dialectal) to prefer; to prefer to.

In conjunctive|lang=en terms the difference between conversely and rather

is that conversely is (conjunctive) with a reversed relationship while rather is (conjunctive) introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely (now usually preceded by or ).

As adverbs the difference between conversely and rather

is that conversely is (conjunctive) with a reversed relationship while rather is (obsolete) more quickly; sooner, earlier.

As a verb rather is

(nonstandard|or|dialectal) to prefer; to prefer to.

As an adjective rather is

(obsolete) prior; earlier; former.

As adverbs the difference between rather and totally

is that rather is more quickly; sooner, earlier while totally is entirely; completely.

As a verb rather

is to prefer; to prefer to.

As an adjective rather

is prior; earlier; former.

As verbs the difference between rather and stead

is that rather is (nonstandard|or|dialectal) to prefer; to prefer to while stead is to help; to support; to benefit; to assist.

As an adverb rather

is (obsolete) more quickly; sooner, earlier.

As an adjective rather

is (obsolete) prior; earlier; former.

As a noun stead is

(label) a place, or spot, in general.