rather

In obsolete terms the difference between rather and only

is that rather is prior; earlier; former while only is above all others; particularly.

As a verb rather

is to prefer; to prefer to.

As a conjunction only is

under the condition that; but.

As a noun only is

only child.

As adverbs the difference between rather and erer

is that rather is more quickly; sooner, earlier while erer is before; formerly; at a former time.

As adjectives the difference between rather and erer

is that rather is prior; earlier; former while erer is former; previous.

As a verb rather

is to prefer; to prefer to.

Deucedly is a synonym of rather.

As adverbs the difference between rather and deucedly

is that rather is more quickly; sooner, earlier while deucedly is quite; extremely.

As a verb rather

is to prefer; to prefer to.

As an adjective rather

is prior; earlier; former.