rather

US /ˈræð.ɚ/
UK /ˈræð.ɚ/
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1.

lebih suka, agak

used to indicate a preference or a choice

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I'd rather stay home tonight.
Saya lebih suka tinggal di rumah malam ini.
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Would you like tea or coffee? I'd rather have water.
Anda mahu teh atau kopi? Saya lebih suka air.
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preferablysoonermore willingly
2.

agak, cukup

to a fair degree; quite

:
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It's rather cold outside today.
Di luar agak sejuk hari ini.
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She's rather good at playing the piano.
Dia agak pandai bermain piano.
:
quitefairlysomewhatpretty
3.

sebaliknya, justeru

on the contrary; instead

:
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He didn't refuse; rather, he accepted with enthusiasm.
Dia tidak menolak; sebaliknya, dia menerima dengan penuh semangat.
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It wasn't a failure; rather, it was a learning experience.
Ia bukan kegagalan; sebaliknya, ia adalah pengalaman pembelajaran.
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insteadalternativelyon the contrary
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would rather