rather

More readily; preferably.

More exactly; more accurately.

To a certain extent; somewhat.

On the contrary.

Most certainly. Used as an emphatic affirmative reply.

More quickly; quicker. See rath, adverb, 1.

Earlier; sooner.

More readily or willingly; with better liking; with preference or choice; in preference, as compared with something else.

In preference; preferably; with better reason; better.

More properly; more correctly speaking; more.