<p><strong>Adverb</strong></p><ul><li>in a measure</li><li>to a certain extent</li><li>somewhat</li><li>Some of his poems are rather good</li><li>in some degree</li><li>I rather thought you would regret it</li><li>more properly or justly; with better reason</li><li>The contrary is rather to be supposed</li><li>sooner; more readily or willingly</li><li>to die rather than yield</li><li>more properly or correctly speaking; more truly</li><li>He is a painter or, rather, a watercolorist</li><li>on the contrary</li><li>It's not generosity, rather self-interest</li><li>rather than, instead of</li><li>Tutoring is provided by older students rather than teachers</li><li>Rather than complain, you should try to make changes</li></ul><p><strong>Interjection</strong></p><ul><li>Chiefly British</li><li>emphatically yes</li><li>assuredly</li><li>without doubt</li><li>Is the book worth reading? Rather!</li></ul>