| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| rather | (adverb) to a degree (not used with a negative) | Synonyms: quite |
| (adverb) more readily or willingly | Synonyms: preferably, sooner | |
| (adverb) on the contrary | Synonyms: instead | |
| (adverb) to some (great or small) extent | Synonyms: kind of, kinda, sort of | |
| rathole | (noun) a small dirty uncomfortable room | - |
| (noun) a hole (as in the wall of a building) made by rats | - | |
| rathskeller | (noun) a tavern below street level featuring beer; originally a German restaurant in the basement of city hall | - |