Rather and Totally

Rather

Rather adverb - By choice or preference.

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

Totally

Totally adverb - To a full extent or degree.

Rather and totally are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rather" instead an adverb "Totally".

Nearby Word: totality

Both words in one sentence

  • However, the real craziness involved the Death Company, who were totally insane superpowered combat beasts... which were also free, instead coming with other rather insignificant restrictions.
  • Sue and Toroko: Well, you are pretty hot and all, but we're both, like, so totally lesbian now and to be quite honest we'd much rather do it with each other!
  • Stealth Parody: Some totally moronic critic-persons did not understand that it was a parody, rather than a legitimate attempt at appealing to teens.
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