Lightly and Rather

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Lightly adverb - Without difficulty.

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

Nearby Words: light, lighten, lightweight, lightness, lighter

Rather adverb - By choice or preference.

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

This gives the team the opportunity to attack the relatively lightly guarded convoy rather than having to stage a Suicide Mission attack on Gestapo Headquarters.

Source: Series / X Company
While not quite as physically tough, Monks and Adepts could become similarly immune to physical attacks, rather impressive considering how lightly armored they were.

Source: Game Breaker / Simulation
Without question, the song's sentiment is deeply and honestly held, but its origins in the humorous and rather light Grub Street Opera make it rather clear that it's supposed to be taken lightly and you're supposed to laugh a little.

Source: Food Songs Are Funny

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