Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - rather

ˈrɑ:ðə adv. 1 (often foll. by than) by preference; for choice (would rather not go; would rather stay than go). 2 (usu. foll. by than) more truly; as a more likely alternative (is stupid rather than honest). 3 more precisely (a book, or rather, a pamphlet). 4 slightly; to some extent; somewhat (became rather drunk; I rather think you know him). 5 Brit. (as an emphatic response) indeed, assuredly (Did you like it? Rather!). øhad rather would rather. [ME f. OE hrathor, compar. of hróthe (adv.) f. hróth (adj.): see RATHE]