Else and Rather

Else

Else adjective - Resulting in an increase in amount or number.
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Rather and else are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rather" instead a conjunction "Else".

Rather

Rather adverb - By choice or preference.

Else and rather are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Else" instead a conjunction "Rather".
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