How is the word eher translated from German to English

English translation
rather
adverb

Mehr so als anders; macht eine Aussage vorsichtiger.

More this way than otherwise; makes a statement more cautious.

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  • Das ist eher unwahrscheinlich. — That's rather unlikely.

  • Ich bin eher müde als hungrig. — I'm more tired than hungry.

  • Er ist eher still. — He's rather quiet.

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