Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rather than
Phrase
/ˈræðər ðæn/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate a preference for one thing over another.
Examples
- She decided to stay home rather than go out in the rain.
- I would prefer to read a book rather than watch TV.
- He chose to study math rather than science this semester.
Meaning
It denotes a choice or preference for something specific instead of something else.
Synonyms
- instead of
- in preference to
- as opposed to
