Little
Little adverb - In a very small quantity or degree.
Rather is a synonym for little in considerable topic. In some cases you can use "Rather" instead the word "Little" as an adverb or a noun, when it comes to topics like to some extent, to a degree.
Nearby Word: littleness
Rather
Rather adverb - To some degree or extent.
Usage example: I say, don't you think that's rather expensive for a hamburger?
Little is a synonym for rather in moderately topic. Sometimes you can use "Little" instead the word "Rather" as an adverb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as to some extent, quite.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- However, much like Exalted above, if a few PCs can take on an army the "little" qualification is rather lost.
Source: Little Hero, Big War - Holds are all carved into rock rather than built, so inevitably they are somewhat similar in style and have little variation internally.
Source: Space Brasília - When she states that Oswald`s mouth (which Manders claimed looked like the captain) rather reminds her of a priest, it should have worried Manders a little.
Source: Theatre / Ghosts
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