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Definition rather than in British English

rather than phrase

phrase
1

used for saying that one thing is preferred to another or happens instead of another

Example

Doug chose to quit rather than admit that he'd made a mistake.

Example

Rather than criticizing your husband, why not find out if there's something wrong?

Example

We want the matter settled sooner rather than later.

Definition rather than in British English