Rather

usgb/ˈræðər/
adverb

More correctly or accurately.

His actions are strange, or rather, they seem strange to me.
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Often appears as...

  • or rather
  • not rather
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Clarification Tool

Use 'rather' to correct or refine a statement for better accuracy.

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He's a musician, or rather, a singer-songwriter.
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Conversational Nuance

'Rather' can softly contradict or provide nuances without being too direct.

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She said it was yellow, or rather, gold.
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