1. Preference or choice:
• “I would rather stay home than go out tonight.”
• “Would you prefer tea or coffee?” “I’d rather have coffee.”

2. Indicating degree or extent:
• “It’s rather hot in here.”
• “She was rather disappointed with the outcome.”

3. Conveying contrast or unexpectedness:
• “I thought it would be difficult, but it was rather easy.”
• “He looks quiet, but he’s rather outspoken.”

4. Expressing emphasis:
• “That’s rather impressive!”
• “She’s rather talented at playing the piano.”

1. Time-related:
• “I’ll be there just in time for the meeting.”
• “He left just a moment ago.”

2. Simply or only:
• “I just wanted to say thank you.”
• “It’s just a small problem.”

3. Exactly or precisely:
• “The answer is just what I expected.”
• “He arrived at just the right moment.”

4. Recently or a short time ago:
• “She just started her new job.”
• “We were talking about it just yesterday.”

5. Fairness or morality:
• “That’s just not right.”
• “It’s just to treat everyone equally.”

1. Assumption or expectation:
• “The package was supposed to arrive today.”
• “He was supposed to finish the project by now.”

2. Believed to be true, but with uncertainty or doubt:
• “She is supposed to be at the meeting, but I haven’t seen her.”
• “The movie is supposed to be really good.”

3. Obligation or duty:
• “I am supposed to submit the report by Friday.”
• “You’re not supposed to park here.”