rather

vielmehr

preferably, in preference to — Used to specify a choice or preference; Now usually followed by than

• I would rather stay here.

  Ich würde lieber hier bleiben.

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• I would rather not go.

  Ich möchte lieber nicht dorthin gehen.

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vielmehr

on the contrary — Used to introduce a contradiction

vielmehr

Introducing a qualification or clarification; more precisely — Now usually preceded by or.

vielmehr

Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree

vielmehr

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