RATHER THAN: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RATHER THAN?

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Associations of "Rather than" (30 Words)

about	In or to a reversed position or direction. We meet about once a month.
almost	Not quite; very nearly. We re almost finished.
appreciably	To a noticeable degree. Profits have grown appreciably over the last four years.
approximately	(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct. A journey of approximately two hours.
around	All around or on all sides. She looked around her.
bit	The cutting part of a drill usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press. Miranda could go off and do her theatrical bit.
comparatively	To a moderate degree as compared to something else; relatively. Inflation was comparatively low.
equidistant	At equal distances. The line joins together all points which are equidistant from the two axes.
fairly	In conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating. I was fairly certain she had nothing to do with the affair.
few	The RAF pilots who took part in the Battle of Britain. It was designed for the discriminating few.
instead	As an alternative or substitute. She never married preferring instead to remain single.
least	Used in names of very small animals and plants e g least shrew. He had a knack for showing up when he was least expected.
less	Lower in quality. Less than three weeks.
little	Used in names of animals and plants that are smaller than related kinds e g little grebe. What a nasty little situation.
moderately	To a moderately sufficient extent or degree. The event was moderately successful.
much	To a great degree or extent. I m not there much.
nearly	In a close manner. The person most nearly concerned.
partially	Only in part; to a limited extent. The work partially fulfills the function of a historical memoir.
perceptibly	In a noticeable manner.
possibly	Perhaps (used to indicate doubt or hesitancy. He found himself alone possibly the only survivor.
preferably	More readily or willingly. Clean it well preferably with warm water.
pretty	Make pretty or attractive. A pretty kettle of fish.
quite	Actually or truly or to an extreme. I quite agree.
ravishing	Delightful; entrancing. She looked ravishing.
reasonably	To a moderately sufficient extent or degree. Ski wear which looks good and is reasonably priced.
roughly	With roughness or violence rough is an informal variant for roughly. People were crouching over roughly built brick fireplaces.
several	Applied or regarded separately. Several letters came in the mail.
slightly	To a small degree or extent. A slightly built girl.
some	To some extent quite a lot. He was still some distance away.
somewhat	To a moderate extent or by a moderate amount; rather. His arguments were somewhat self contradictory.