Optionally
Optionally adverb - In an optional manner.
Rather and optionally are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rather" instead an adverb "Optionally".
Rather
Rather adverb - By choice or preference.
Usage example: I would rather go to the movies than stay at home
Optionally and rather are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Optionally" instead an adverb "Rather".
Both words in one sentence
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In "Homer Defined", "Pulling a Homer" means doing something great through accident, luck, or stupidity and, optionally, looking rather stupid at the same time.
Source: Person as Verb
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