Can you use the word 'rather' at the beginning of a sentence?

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Yes, "rather" can be used at the beginning of a sentence. It can be used to indicate that something is preferable or more appropriate. For example, "Rather than going out tonight, I think I'll stay in and watch a movie."",

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