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RATHER

9 pts

/ˈɹɑːðə/

Extended Definitions

verb

  1. To prefer; to prefer to.

adjective

  1. Prior; earlier; former.

adverb

  1. More quickly; sooner, earlier.
  2. Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than)
  3. Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary.

adverb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

{preferably=adv}

Letter Values

R1
A1
T1
H4
E1
R1
= 9