rather
- adverb (adv)
- adverb (adv)
Meaning: preferably instead
Synonyms:
alternately
alternatively
as a matter of choice
by choice
by preference
first
in lieu of
in preference
just as soon
more readily
more willingly
much sooner
sooner
willingly
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