Nominally and Rather

Nominally

Nominally adverb - In a very small quantity or degree.

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

Nearby Words: nominal, nominalist, nominalism

Rather

Rather adverb - To some degree or extent.
Usage example: I say, don't you think that's rather expensive for a hamburger?

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

Both words in one sentence

  • The Earth Federation in the Universal Century Gundam works is at least nominally this given its rather American (and generally Western) aesthetic.
  • Film / Godzilla (2014) This version of Godzilla is The Hero (nominally) rather than a villain the trailers made him out to be.
  • Teeth-Clenched Teamwork Cycles Upon Cycles: Although they are now nominally allies, the StarCraft races are still rather wary of each other and prefer to keep out of each others' business when possible.
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