When do we use Rather in English?
A) We use rather as an adverb of degree:Modifying an adjective: • The film was rather good. Modifying an adverb: • It happened rather quickly. Notes: 1. It is stronger than fairly, but not as strong as very. 2. It can modify a noun, often coming before the article: 3. It's rather a problem. 4. It can modify some verbs: I rather like it. B) To express preferenceRather than: Rather than is normally used to compare parallel structures: • Let's take the train rather than the bus. • Rather you than me! • I decided to write rather than email. Would rather:Would rather + infinitive without 'to': • I'd rather leave now. Would rather + pronoun + past tense: • I'd rather he came early.
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