0
Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Rather - mutual senses
By the way, does "rather" mean a 'slight' or 'some' degree?
I am very confused about this because some says it is fairly, but some it is stronger than quite.
I am very confused about this because some says it is fairly, but some it is stronger than quite.
Top answer
Hi, It's not a word thathas a very precise meaning. Much depends on the context and on the speaker. Clive
- Hi, It's not a word thathas a very precise meaning.
- Much depends on the context and on the speaker.
- Clive
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
2 Answers
0
Hi,
It's not a word thathas a very precise meaning.
Much depends on the context and on the speaker.
Clive
It's not a word thathas a very precise meaning.
Much depends on the context and on the speaker.
Clive
00
It means somewhat or to a certain extent.
It is rather difficult to predict if it will be raining on that day.
It is fairly difficult to predict if it will be raining on that day.
They mean basically the same thing. I would not say it was stronger than saying, "It is quite difficult to predict if it will be raining on that day."
In fact, I would say "quite" is
It is rather difficult to predict if it will be raining on that day.
It is fairly difficult to predict if it will be raining on that day.
They mean basically the same thing. I would not say it was stronger than saying, "It is quite difficult to predict if it will be raining on that day."
In fact, I would say "quite" is
0
Related Questions