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Tenacious Learner Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Question on the adverb 'rather'
Hi teachers,
According to the sentences, Could 'relatively' be a suitable synonym for 'rather'?
A: Good morning, Robert. It’s rather late, but at least drink your coffee.
B:I can’t drink my coffee Mrs. Anderson because it’s not rather late, it’s too late for me. I must go to the bookstore immediately, good-bye Mrs. Anderson.
Thanks in advance.
According to the sentences, Could 'relatively' be a suitable synonym for 'rather'?
A: Good morning, Robert. It’s rather late, but at least drink your coffee.
B:I can’t drink my coffee Mrs. Anderson because it’s not rather late, it’s too late for me. I must go to the bookstore immediately, good-bye Mrs. Anderson.
Thanks in advance.
Top answer
Thinking Spain Could 'relatively' be a suitable synonym for 'rather'? Yes, or "somewhat", or "fairly". CJ
- Thinking Spain Could 'relatively' be a suitable synonym for 'rather'?
- Yes, or "somewhat", or "fairly".
- CJ
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Thinking SpainCould 'relatively' be a suitable synonym for 'rather'?Yes, or "somewhat", or "fairly".
CJ
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Hi Jim,
Thank you for your reply. I prefer to keep 'relatively'. It is for beginners, and that one is closer in meaning to the Spanish adverb.
TS
Thank you for your reply. I prefer to keep 'relatively'. It is for beginners, and that one is closer in meaning to the Spanish adverb.
TS
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CalifJimI still think you're coddling them with cognates!Hi Jim,
Not really, believe me. But this one works, doesn't it?
In fact, you've told me that about a year ago or so. Since then I've changed quite a lot of my explanations and synonyms. I stopped putting the one that sounded right for them, and changed those ones for real ones. Quite a lot of wo
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you told me 
Thinking SpainBut anyway, when things have to be done, no
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CalifJimyou told meHi Jim,
Of course it has to be 'told', I'm using 'ago' in that sentence. Not on purpose this time.
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Thinking SpainI didn't know the word 'whiners'.Good. I'm trying to use words you don't know so you can expand your vocabulary.
CJ
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Hi Jim,
Thank YOU for your great intentions.
I completely suspected that. It's not the first time you do it. Please, ke
Thank YOU for your great intentions.
I completely suspected that. It's not the first time you do it. Please, ke
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you've done it 
CJ
Thinking Spainkeep on doing it whenever ...I will.
CJ
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I am not absolutely sure but I think TS meant to say "no complaints".
Reads to me like he's the one who has had a lot of work and not his students.
Anyways, I'd like to take this opportunity to say how much I am impressed by you guys! Very entertaining, very witty, very cute, your conversations. I really enjoy reading and learning from you.
And CJ you are a **** of a guy! You real
Reads to me like he's the one who has had a lot of work and not his students.
Anyways, I'd like to take this opportunity to say how much I am impressed by you guys! Very entertaining, very witty, very cute, your conversations. I really enjoy reading and learning from you.
And CJ you are a **** of a guy! You real
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