Difference between Rather and Quite

What is the difference between Rather and Quite?

Rather as an adverb is more quickly; sooner, earlier. while Quite as an adverb is completely; wholly; entirely; perfectly.

Rather

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: More quickly; sooner, earlier. Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably. Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary. to introduce a qualification or clarification; more precisely. (Now usually preceded by or.) Somewhat, fairly.

Example sentence: That though the radiance which was once so bright be now forever taken from my sight. Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, glory in the flower. We will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind.

Quite

Part of speech: interjection

Definition: An indication of emphatic agreement.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition:

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Completely; wholly; entirely; perfectly.To a great extent or degree; very; very much; considerably.To a moderate extent or degree (tone of speech will often indicate this almost conflicting usage)

Example sentence: It's very important to like the people you work with. Otherwise, your job is going to be quite miserable.

We hope you now know whether to use Rather or Quite in your sentence.

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