I'm feeling rather better today.

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#534981 Tue, 01 Jul 08 05:13 AM

I'm feeling rather better today.

How does rather work here?

Cambridge says rather means quite or to a slight degree or sometimes very.

After a little searching this site, I understand meanings of rather and quite depend on the context, intonation, or even a face expression.

Thanks

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Goodman

#534983 Tue, 01 Jul 08 05:30 AM

We can't use "rather" or "quite" comparative context. But we can with adjective
We can say "I am feeling rather lucky today".

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CalifJim

#534986 Tue, 01 Jul 08 05:42 AM

I'd say it means I'm feeling somewhat better today.

www.m-w.com

rather

5 : in some degree : somewhat <it's rather warm> —often used as a mild intensive <spent rather a lot of money>

Does that help?

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#534989 Tue, 01 Jul 08 06:02 AM

Thanks, Goodman and CJ.

Got it.