Rather vs. Ratter — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Rather and Ratter
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Rather
Rather may refer to:
Ratter
One that catches or kills rats
Many terriers are good ratters.
Rather
More readily; preferably
I'd rather go to the movies.
Ratter
(Slang) One who betrays or deserts another.
Rather
More exactly; more accurately
He's my friend, or rather he was my friend.
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Ratter
Anything which catches rats, especially a dog trained to catch them; a rat terrier.
Rather
To a certain extent; somewhat
It's rather cold out. I was rather hoping you'd call.
Ratter
One who rats; a traitor; a deserter.
Rather
On the contrary
This is not a thoughtful criticism. Rather it is an insult.
Ratter
A pirate miner, a miner who digs out ore or paydirt clandestinely and runs
Rather
(răthûr, rä-) Chiefly British Most certainly. Used as an emphatic affirmative reply.
Ratter
One who, or that which, rats, as one who deserts his party.
Rather
(obsolete) More quickly.
Ratter
Anything which catches rats; esp., a dog trained to catch rats; a rat terrier. See Terrier.
Rather
; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than)
I would rather stay in all day than go out with them.
I would like this one rather than the other one.
I would much rather be with you.
Ratter
A disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
Rather
(conjunctive) Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary.
It wasn't supposed to be popular; rather, it was supposed to get the job done.
She didn't go along, but rather went home instead.
Ratter
Any of several breeds of terrier developed to catch rats
Rather
(conjunctive) Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.)
I didn't want to leave. Or rather I did, just not alone.
Rather
(degree) Somewhat, fairly.
This melon is rather tasteless, especially compared to the one we had last time.
We had some rather bad news today.
We’ll be seeing rather a lot of you over the next few days.
Rather
To prefer; to prefer to.
Rather
(obsolete) Prior; earlier; former.
Rather
An enthusiastic affirmation.
Would you like some? –Rather!
Rather
Prior; earlier; former.
Now no man dwelleth at the rather town.
Rather
Earlier; sooner; before.
Thou shalt, quod he, be rather false than I.
A good mean to come the rather to grace.
Rather
More readily or willingly; preferably.
My soul chooseth . . . death rather than my life.
Rather
On the other hand; to the contrary of what was said or suggested; instead.
Was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse.
Rather
Of two alternatives conceived of, this by preference to, or as more likely than, the other; somewhat.
He sought throughout the world, but sought in vain,And nowhere finding, rather feared her slain.
Rather
More properly; more correctly speaking.
This is an artWhich does mend nature, change it rather, butThe art itself is nature.
Rather
In some degree; somewhat; as, the day is rather warm; the house is rather damp.
You are come to me in happy time,The rather for I have some sport in hand.
Rather
On the contrary;
Rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left
He didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter
Used English terms instead of Latin ones
Rather
To some (great or small) extent;
It was rather cold
The party was rather nice
The knife is rather dull
I rather regret that I cannot attend
He's rather good at playing the cello
He is kind of shy
Rather
More readily or willingly;
Clean it well, preferably with warm water
I'd rather be in Philadelphia
I'd sooner die than give up
Rather
To a degree (not used with a negative);
Quite tasty
Quite soon
Quite ill
Quite rich
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