어느 정도까지 꽤나 상당한 정도로
to a certain or significant extent or degree
예문:
"The soup is rather salty today."
"I found the lecture rather boring."
특정한 사안에 대해 선호하는 바를 나타냄
used to indicate one's preference in a particular matter
예문:
"I'd rather walk than take the bus."
"She would rather not talk about it."
앞선 진술과 다르거나 반대되는 생각을 도입함
used to precede an idea that is different or opposite to a previous statement
예문:
"It wasn't a failure; rather, it was a learning experience."
"The goal is not profit, but rather sustainability."
더 정확하게 말하자면 앞선 말을 수정하거나 명확히 함
more precisely; used to modify or clarify something previously stated
예문:
"He is a doctor, or rather, a surgeon."
"I'll see you tomorrow, or rather, on Monday."
강한 긍정이나 동의 또는 수락을 나타냄
used to express emphatic affirmation, agreement, or acceptance
예문:
"'Are you hungry?' 'Rather!'"
"'Will you join us?' 'Rather!'"