rather

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

• I would rather stay here.

  Я лучше останусь здесь.

  Tatoeba · sacredceltic · CC BY 2.0 FR

• I would rather not go.

  Я бы не пошел.

  Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR

лу́чше

on the contrary — Used to introduce a contradiction

лу́чше

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

лу́чше

Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree

лу́чше

More quicklyредкое