rather

ˈrɑːðər
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Translation of rather into Russian,

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Adverb

1.

preference

preferably or instead
  • I would rather go to the movies..Я бы скорее пошел в кино
2.

degree

UK
indicates a degree of extent
UK
  • The movie was rather interesting.Фильм был довольно интересным.
3.

accuracy

more accurately or correctly
  • He's my brother, or rather, my stepbrother..Он мой брат, или скорее, мой сводный брат
4.

language

introduces a contradiction or correction
  • He is not lazy, rather he is very efficient.Он не ленив, скорее, он очень эффективен.

Adjective

1.

degree

UK
to a certain extent or degree
UK
  • The movie was rather interesting, but not amazing.Фильм был весьма интересным, но не выдающимся.
2.

obsolete

Dated
prior or earlier in time
Dated
прежний prezhnii
  • The rather king was known for his wisdom.Прежний король был известен своей мудростью.
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Expressions with rather: examples in English and translations in Russian

пахнет чем-то нечистым
He refused to show receipts; it smells rather fishy.
все довольно непредсказуемо
It's all rather hit-or-miss whether the plan will work.
в ближайшее время
в скором времени
We need to finish the project sooner rather than later.
чувствовать себя вяло
испытывать упадок сил
After the long hike, I felt rather flat.
чувствительный
раздражительный
She is rather prickly about that subject in meetings.
лучше ты, чем я
If you have to clean the toilet, rather you than me.

Synonyms and analogies of rather in English

Examples of rather in a sentence

  • He'd rather read a book than watch TV.
  • The book was rather dull.
  • He was rather pleased with the results.
  • The painting is a replica, or rather, a very good imitation.
  • He is a friend, or rather, an acquaintance from work.
  • She didn't fail, rather she learned a lot from the experience.
rathe
reɪð
Adjective
1.

early growth

RareUK
ripening or blooming early in the season
RareUK
ранний rannijскороспелый раннецветущий
  • The rathe flowers appeared before the first frost.Ранние цветы появились до первых заморозков.
2.

eagerness

RareUK
eager or prompt in action
RareUK
  • His rathe response to the call was commendable.Его быстрая реакция на вызов заслуживала похвалы.

Translations of "rather" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb / Other
скорееadv. - skoreye

Their success shouldn't evoke jaundice, but rather inspire those around them.

Их успех не должен вызывать зависть, а скорее вдохновлять окружающих.

довольноadv. - dovol'no

Changing the strategy now seems late in the day and rather desperate.

Менять стратегию сейчас кажется уже слишком поздно и довольно отчаянно.

достаточноadv. - dostatochno

Our teeth are rather large and usually lean on one another.

Наши зубы достаточно крупные и обычно примыкают друг к другу.

лучшеadj./adv. - luchshe

We'd rather keep it in the family than talk to the press.

Мы лучше оставим это в семье, чем будем говорить с журналистами.

весьмаadv. - ves'ma

This restaurant is rather popular among locals for its delicious food.

Этот ресторан весьма популярен среди местных жителей благодаря своей вкусной еде.

точнееadv. - tochneye

Or rather, their services are often even the worst quality.

А точнее, их услуги нередко бывают даже худшего качества.

вернееadv. - verneye

Last night or rather this morning I had a very strange dream.

Этой ночью, вернее под утро, мне приснился странный сон.

оченьadv. - ochen'

Rotations among the flying personnel were rather big at that time.

Ротация, текучесть кадров в то время была очень высокой.

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Other translations for rather:

  • предпочтительноadv.

rather: Examples and translations in context

The tears do not signify sadness but rather joy and hope.

Слезы не означают печаль, а скорее радость и надежду.

They would much rather be alone than surrounded by bad company.

Они скорее будут одни, чем в окружении плохой компании.

However, in other spheres they can rather act as competitors.

Однако в иных сферах они скорее могут выступать как конкуренты.

The most effective sites rather similar programs, than in brochures.

Эффективные сайты скорее похожи на программы, чем на брошюры.

The color should not be too bright, but rather neutral.

Цвет не должен быть слишком ярким, а скорее нейтральным.

Conscription rather constitutes a solution to the dilution of social cohesion.

Скорее, военная служба представляет собой решение разжижения социальной сплоченности.

As for the other characters, they rather played neutral.

Что касается других персонажей, то они скорее сыграли нейтрально.

I have been having a rather strange and perhaps unwise experience lately.

Недавно со мной произошел скорее странный и возможно глупый случай.

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