rather
A2Frequent NGSL-1UK /ˈrɑːðə(r)/US /ˈræðər/
Meaning
adverb
used to mean ‘fairly’ or ‘to some degree’, often when you are disappointed, surprised or expressing slight criticism
“rather odd/strange/unusual”
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