As soon and Rather

Related terms

Definitions of As soon not found.

Rather and as soon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rather" instead an adverb phrase "As soon".

Rather adverb - By choice or preference.

Show all Definitions

As soon and rather are semantically related. You can use "As soon" instead an adverb "Rather".

Instead, as soon as the firm's non-compete clause is nullified, every lawyer, paralegal and assistant walks rather than be associated with a firm engulfed in fraud.

Source: Reality Ensues / Live-Action TV
Comments: While it starts out fairly similar to the original series at the beginning, it diverges in a rather unexpected way as soon as you hit Chapter 7.

Source: Fanfic Recs / Infinite Stratos
This went out of fashion rather quickly as soon as the dangers of fallout became widely known.

Source: Hit So Hard the Calendar Felt It

Cite this Source

Rather and As soon. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/as_soon/rather

As soon & Rather. N.p., 2016. Web. 31 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/as_soon/rather>.

Rather or As soon. 2016. Accessed July 31, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/as_soon/rather.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "as soon" and "rather" have occurred on timeline