On second thought
Rather and on second thought are semantically related. in alternatively topic. In some cases you can use "Rather" instead an adverb phrase "On second thought".
Rather
Rather adverb - By choice or preference.
On second thought and rather are semantically related. You can use "On second thought" instead an adverb "Rather".
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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On second thought, it's not so much screwing themselves rather than aspects of themselves... but we'll save the philosophical implications for another day.
Source: Screw Yourself -
On second thought, I'd rather dance with the cows 'til you come home!
Source: Russian Reversal - Jack: (coughing, gasping and wheezing) Thank you...for your...patronage...my ribcage...greatly...appreciates it... King: You know, I was going to complain about how Mama always loved you best, but on second thought, I think I'd rather not.
Source: Fanfic / Toroko Got Fingered
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