Use of rather?

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Which word is more suitable for the blank below?The weather is rather --------- today.*** cold*** colderI need a brief explanation. Thanks.

Clive · Accepted Answer

First, what do you think, please?

Clive

CalifJim · Answer

AnonymousWhich word is more suitable ...?

I've heard both. Most of the time I hear 'cold'. 'colder' might be used when it's colder today than it was yesterday.

CJ

Anonymous · Answer

I''ve seen a grammatical explanation about the usage of rather. This sentence is an example of this usage. They emphasized the importance of rather and comparison structures. (rather is usually preferred with comparative structure etc.) I think there must be a mistake.

thanks.

CalifJim · Answer

Anonymousrather is usually preferred with comparative structure

To me this sounds like something that might be said with regard to British English, but I am American so I can't comment further.

CJ

Clive · Answer

Both seem fine to this speaker of British English.

Clive

Anonymous · Answer

Thanks for the answers. This forum is great!

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