How to use rather and wonder

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1. Hi...... I dont know how to use "Rather" and "Wonder" can anybody explain me in little detail with some examples please.. it is really appreciated if somebody replies to my question....

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rath·er, adv.
1. in a measure; to a certain extent; somewhat: rather good.
2. in some degree: I rather thought you would regret it.
3. more properly or justly; with better reason: The contrary is rather to be supposed.
4. sooner; more readily or willingly: to die rather than yield.
5. more properly or correctly speaking; more truly: He is a painter or, rather, a watercolorist.
6. on the contrary: It's not generosity, rather self-interest.
7. had or would rather, to prefer that or to: I had much rather we not stay. We would rather go for dinner after the show.
–interj.
8. Chiefly Brit. emphatically yes; assuredly; without doubt: Is the book worth reading?Rather!

won·der, v.i.
1. to think or speculate curiously: to wonder about the origin of the solar system.
2. to be filled with admiration, amazement, or awe; marvel (often fol. by at): He wondered at her composure in such a crisis.
3. to doubt: I wonder if she'll really get here.
–v.t.
4. to speculate curiously or be curious about; be curious to know: to wonder what happened.
5. to feel wonder at: I wonder that you went.
–n.
6. something strange and surprising; a cause of surprise, astonishment, or admiration: That building is a wonder. It is a wonder he declined such an offer.
7. the emotion excited by what is strange and surprising; a feeling of surprised or puzzled interest, sometimes tinged with admiration: He felt wonder at seeing the Grand Canyon.
8. miraculous deed or event; remarkable phenomenon.
9. for a wonder, as the reverse of what might be expected; surprisingly: For a wonder, they worked hard all day.

Definitions from RHUD.

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