though |
rather |
In conjunctive terms the difference between though and rather
is that
though is despite that; however while
rather is introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by
or..
In degree terms the difference between though and rather
is that
though is used to intensify statements or questions; indeed while
rather is somewhat, fairly.
As a conjunction though
is despite the fact that; although.
As a verb rather is
to prefer; to prefer to.
As an adjective rather is
prior; earlier; former.
ratherthan |
rather |
Ratherthan is likely misspelled.
Ratherthan has no English definition.
As an adverb rather is
more quickly; sooner, earlier.
As a verb rather is
to prefer; to prefer to.
As an adjective rather is
prior; earlier; former.
rather |
tolerably |
Related terms |
As adverbs the difference between rather and tolerably
is that
rather is more quickly; sooner, earlier while
tolerably is in a tolerable manner; to an extent that can be tolerated.
As a verb rather
is to prefer; to prefer to.
As an adjective rather
is prior; earlier; former.
rather |
maybe |
As adverbs the difference between rather and maybe
is that
rather is more quickly; sooner, earlier while
maybe is
Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty. As adjectives the difference between rather and maybe
is that rather is prior; earlier; former while maybe is possible; uncertain.
As a verb rather
is to prefer; to prefer to.
As a noun maybe is
something that is possibly true.
rather |
nearly |
Related terms |
As adverbs the difference between rather and nearly
is that
rather is more quickly; sooner, earlier while
nearly is {{cx|now|_|rare}} With great scrutiny; carefully.
As a verb rather
is to prefer; to prefer to.
As an adjective rather
is prior; earlier; former.
rather |
otherwise |
In conjunctive terms the difference between rather and otherwise
is that
rather is introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by
or. while
otherwise is in all other respects.
As adverbs the difference between rather and otherwise
is that
rather is more quickly; sooner, earlier while
otherwise is differently, in another way.
As adjectives the difference between rather and otherwise
is that
rather is prior; earlier; former while
otherwise is other than supposed; different.
As a verb rather
is to prefer; to prefer to.
rather |
instea |
rather |
further |
In conjunctive terms the difference between rather and further
is that
rather is introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by
or. while
further is moreover; beyond what is already stated.
As adverbs the difference between rather and further
is that
rather is more quickly; sooner, earlier while
further is comparative of far POS=adverb.
As verbs the difference between rather and further
is that
rather is to prefer; to prefer to while
further is to encourage growth.
As adjectives the difference between rather and further
is that
rather is prior; earlier; former while
further is comparative of far; of or pertaining to being distant, or of greater distance in degree or of extension in time.
over |
rather |
As adverbs the difference between over and rather
is that
over is , above while
rather is (obsolete) more quickly; sooner, earlier.
As a preposition over
is over.
As a verb rather is
(nonstandard|or|dialectal) to prefer; to prefer to.
As an adjective rather is
(obsolete) prior; earlier; former.
rather |
ratherthrough |
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