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Rather

I'd rather be a could-be  if I cannot  be an are, because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star.  I'd rather be a has-been by far, for a might have been has never been, but a has was once and are.  (Milton Berle)

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Definition:

Rather (adv.)  :  in a measure;  to a certain extent;  in some degree;  more properly or justly;  with better reason;  more truly.

Synonyms  :  moderately, significantly, preferably, instead, comparatively, somewhat, relatively, slightly.

Scrabble Value:

R = 1 point
A = 1 point
T = 1 point
H = 4 points
E = 1 point
R = 1 point

Rather is worth at least 9 points in the game of scrabble.

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10 February 2014 06:43

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