Rather and Terribly

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Rather

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

Terribly

Terribly adverb - To a great degree.
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Rather is an antonym for terribly.
Nearby Word: terrible
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  • Given that he was always a Well-Intentioned Extremist rather than evil, it's not terribly surprising.
    Source: Heel Face Turn / Video Games
  • Though it's terribly anvilicious, his rage against the old fundamentalist in "Where the Wild Things Are" is still rather magnificent.
    Source: Awesome / Buffy the Vampire Slayer
  • They get rather unhappy from the draft if they have no military skills, and usually aren't terribly effective unless you take the time to arm them.
    Source: Instant Militia
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