rather
adv//ˈrad̪ʱə(r)/<a:non-trap-bath split>/hellre, snarare, helst, ganska, tämligen, rätt
Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than) [from 9th c.]
(conjunctive) Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary. [from 14th c.]
(conjunctive) Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.) [from 15th c.]
(degree) Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree. [from 16th c.]