eher
Translation
rather, sooner, more likely
Examples
Ich trinke eher Tee als Kaffee.
I drink tea rather than coffee.
Je eher, desto besser.
The sooner, the better.
Das ist eher unwahrscheinlich.
That is rather unlikely.
Grammar Patterns
eher ... als ... rather ... than ... I drink tea rather than coffee.
je eher, desto ... the sooner, the ... The sooner, the better.
eher ((adjective)) rather (adjective) That is rather rare.
Similar Words
sooner, rather, earlier
Etymology
Comparative form of 'ehe' (before/formerly).
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'air'. Think 'earlier' or 'preference' (I'd sooner do X).