rather

adverb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: rath-er (2)
English Definition

Used to indicate one's preference in a particular matter

Example Sentence

I would rather have coffee than tea.

US IPA /ˈræð.ɚ/
UK IPA /ˈrɑː.ðə/

Synonyms

preferably somewhat instead quite

Antonyms

equally extremely