rather in Dutch
rather in Dutch is eerder, meer, liever — rather means used to show a preference for one thing over another.
rather in Dutch
eerder
meer
liever
Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than) [from 9th c.]
daarentegen
(conjunctive) Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary. [from 14th c.]
nogal
(degree) Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree. [from 16th c.]
tamelijk
(degree) Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree. [from 16th c.]
vrij
(degree) Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree. [from 16th c.]
redelijk
(degree) Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree. [from 16th c.]
best wel
(degree) Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree. [from 16th c.]
What does "rather" mean?
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adv Used to show a preference for one thing over another.
"I would rather stay home than go to the party."
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adv To some noticeable degree; somewhat or quite.
"The exam was rather difficult."
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adv Used to correct or clarify a previous statement; more accurately.
"He wasn't angry, but rather disappointed."
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rather in a sentence
- I would rather stay home than go to the party.
- The exam was rather difficult.
- It's rather cold outside today.
- He wasn't angry, but rather disappointed.
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What is "rather" in Dutch?
"rather" in Dutch is eerder, meer, liever. rather means: Used to show a preference for one thing over another.
How do you use "rather" in a sentence?
Example: "I would rather stay home than go to the party." In Dutch, "rather" is eerder, meer, liever.
Are there other ways to say "rather" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 9 translations listed for "rather": eerder, meer, liever, daarentegen, nogal, tamelijk.
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