rather
definition: to some (great or small) extent
example: it was rather cold
speech part: adverb
definition: to a degree (not used with a negative)
example:
speech part: adverb
synonyms:
quite
definition: on the contrary
example: Rather than disappoint the children, they did two quick tricks before they left.
speech part: adverb
synonyms:
instead
definition: more readily or willingly
example:
speech part: adverb
synonyms:
preferably