Entirely and Rather

Entirely

Entirely adverb - To a full extent or degree.

Rather and entirely are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rather" instead an adverb "Entirely".

Nearby Words: entire, entirety

Rather

Rather adverb - By choice or preference.

Entirely and rather are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Entirely" instead an adverb "Rather".

Both words in one sentence

  • While KISS's discography is made up of almost entirely songs about sex, they are never really obscene in them, preferring metaphors and hinting rather than just saying it.
    Source: Radar / Music
  • It's not really a case of tutorial failure, but rather someone writing east instead of west, which is entirely legitimate (and he tells you the right directions at the beginning of the segment and whenever you talk to him afterwards).
  • Disaster Movie Quite well liked despite being rather obscure, with a low budget, and notable for taking place entirely underground.
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