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No. 190 in Czech

spíše

"Spíše" means "rather" or "more likely" in English.

In a sentence

  • Měl bys spíše jít ven, než sedět doma.

    You should rather go outside than sit at home.

    In this sentence, 'spíše' is used to compare two actions, suggesting a preference for going outside instead of sitting at home.

  • Je to spíše otázka času než úsilí.

    It is rather a matter of time than of effort.

    Here, 'spíše' is utilized to indicate inclination or emphasis, suggesting time being a more significant factor compared to effort.

  • On spíše souhlasí než nesouhlasí.

    He rather agrees than disagrees.

    In this example, 'spíše' denotes a tendency of agreement over disagreement, highlighting a dominant opinion or choice.

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