helst — meaning in English
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English meaning
- preferably adverb Ideally; if there is a choice.
- rather adv Used to show a preference for one thing over another.
Senses
helst is used for these senses in English:
- preferably In preference; by choice; in a preferable manner.
- rather Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than) [from 9th c.]
rather — full definition
- adv Used to show a preference for one thing over another.
- adv To some noticeable degree; somewhat or quite.
- adv Used to correct or clarify a previous statement; more accurately.