rather etymology

Etymology:

• Old English: rathor
• Proto-Germanic: *raþizaz
• Proto-Indo-European: *h₂érē-
• Meaning: "sooner, earlier"

Meaning:

• Comparatively sooner in time
• Preferably
• More readily

Origin:

The word "rather" is derived from the Old English word "rathor," which meant "sooner" or "earlier." It is ultimately derived from the Proto-Germanic root *raþizaz, which also gave rise to the German word "rather" and the Dutch word "eerder." The Indo-European root *h₂érē- is also the source of the Sanskrit word "ārá," meaning "before" or "prior to."

Usage:

"Rather" is commonly used to express the following ideas:

• A preference or choice: "I'd rather have ice cream than cake."
• A higher probability or degree: "It's rather likely to rain today."
• A contrast or difference: "The weather today is rather cold compared to yesterday."
• A more appropriate or suitable option: "I'd rather stay home than go out tonight."

rather relate terms

• ratherish

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• rather

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  Etymology The word minuscule derives from the Latin word minusculus which means ver

• penurious

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• maunder

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• apology

• rash

  Etymology The word rash is derived from the Old English word ræsc which means a ski

• intelligible

  Etymology Latin intelligibilis intelligible understandable Derived from inter

• quiet

  Etymology The word quiet originates from the Latin word quietus meaning rest ca

• kind

• sort