rather Definition

1a. More readily; more willingly;
1b. In preference.

Example: I'd rather go to the cinema than watch TV
Thesaurus: preferably, sooner, more, first, before.
2. More truly or correctly.

Example: my parents, or rather my mother and stepfather
3. To a limited degree; slightly.

Example: It's rather good
Thesaurus: somewhat, slightly, moderately, kind of, a bit, relatively, pretty, tolerably.
4. On the contrary.

Example: She said she'd help me; rather, she just sat around watching TV

1. Yes indeed; very much

Example: Would you like a chocolate? Rather!