No and Rather

Opposite meaning words

No adverb - Certainly not.

Usage example: in no uncertain terms we were told to leave

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Rather is an antonym for no.

Rather adverb - By choice or preference.

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No is an antonym for rather.

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Rather and No. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 09, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/no/rather

No & Rather. N.p., 2016. Web. 09 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/no/rather>.

Rather or No. 2016. Accessed August 09, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/no/rather.

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