on the contrary; rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left; he didnt call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter; used English terms instead of Latin ones

[ Syn: instead , instead , instead , instead , instead , instead , instead , instead ]

to some (great or small) extent; it was rather cold; the party was rather nice; the knife is rather dull; I rather regret that I cannot attend; Hes rather good at playing the cello; he is kind of shy

[ Syn: kind of , kind of , kinda , kinda , sort of , sort of , kind of , kind of , kinda , kinda , sort of , sort of , kind of , kind of , kinda , kinda , sort of , sort of , kind of , kind of , kinda , kinda , sort of , sort of ]

more readily or willingly; clean it well, preferably with warm water; Id rather be in Philadelphia; Id sooner die than give up

[ Syn: preferably , preferably , sooner , sooner , preferably , preferably , sooner , sooner , preferably , preferably , sooner , sooner , preferably , preferably , sooner , sooner ]

to a degree (not used with a negative); quite tasty; quite soon; quite ill; quite rich

[ Syn: quite , quite , quite , quite , quite , quite , quite , quite ]