- (a.) More properly; more correctly speaking.
- (a.) Of two alternatives conceived of, this by preference to or as more likely than, the other; somewhat.
- (a.) Earlier; sooner; before.
- (a.) More readily or willingly; preferably.
- (a.) Prior; earlier; former.
- (a.) In some degree; somewhat; as, the day is rather warm; the house is rather damp.
- (a.) On the other hand; to the contrary of what was said or suggested; instead.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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