Rather and Wholly

Rather

Rather adverb - By choice or preference.

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

Wholly

Wholly adverb - To a full extent or degree.

Rather and wholly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rather" instead an adverb "Wholly".

Both words in one sentence

  • Neither side is portrayed as wholly in the right (the old "reason does not equal justification" argument) but rather as two opposing Well-Intentioned Extremist groups who each went completely over the edge.
  • The writer says that over time, the Critic evolved to the point that the writer only had to think about what the Critic would do, rather than writing wholly original scenes.
  • Video Game / Armageddon MUD Rather than bloody displays in the street, those who oppose Muk Utep— or simply those who do not affect the demeanor of someone wholly loyal to the Sun King and his armies simply.
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