Gladly and Rather

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Gladly adverb - In a willing manner.

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

Nearby Words: glad, gladness, Glady

Rather adverb - By choice or preference.

Usage example: I would rather go to the movies than stay at home

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

In fact, a lot of people would gladly see him in adaptations as Nightwing rather than as Robin.

Source: Never Live It Down / Comic Books
Actually totally made up, but with such a fierce reputation that criminals will gladly plea-bargain into just being thrown into a nuclear disposal rather than being sent there.

Source: Literature / Illegal Aliens
Initially idolizing Vanda Hellsing — who protected their town from zombies by fighting them — they discover by accident that not only are the zombies simply hungry rather than malevolent, but they'll gladly eat certain berries instead of people — even paying for the privilege.

Source: Zombie Advocate

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