Prior and Rather

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Prior

Prior adjective - Coming before all others in importance.
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Rather and prior are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rather" instead an adverb "Prior".

Rather

Rather adverb - By choice or preference.
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Prior and rather are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prior" instead an adverb "Rather".

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  • Meanwhile, Skye Took a Level in Badass (rather quickly, considering her rather lack of fight scenes the season prior) and Lance Hunter and Bobbi Morse were added to the team.
    Source: Positive Discrimination
  • Fantastic Aesop This was rather jolting to many fans, as during the prior two seasons, Wicca/magic was used as a metaphor for Willow and Tara's love and their sexual relationship.
    Source: Fantastic Aesop
  • Prior to events like the French Revolution, the concept of having a unified strength and loyalty towards your nation rather than your town or state would have been seen as rather silly.
    Source: Newer Than They Think
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Prior & Rather. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/prior/rather>.
Rather or Prior. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/prior/rather.

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