some question about usage of rather in a sentence

[Prettygirl]

Hi,everyone..

what's the difference between "rather "and "prefer "in a sentence ? How is "rather" used in a sentence ? Could you give me some everyday sentence about this word? best regards..

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[Jamie (K)]

For stating preferences, "rather" is an adverb used with "would", and usually later with "than", if you state two choices.

"I would rather have regular coffee than Turkish coffee."
"I would rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy."

"Would you like coffee?"
"No thank you. I would rather have Coke."

"Would you like to play with us?"
"No, thanks. I would rather watch."

The word "prefer" is a verb on its own, and we don't have to use "would" with it. It is followed by a direct object, an infinitive, or a prepositional phrase, usually with "to".

"I prefer regular coffee to Turkish coffee."
"I prefer cartoons to soap operas."

"Would you like coffee?"
"No thank you. I (would) prefer Coke."

"Would you like to play with us?"
"No, thanks. I prefer to watch."

[Prettygirl]

thanks for your help.sir..Thank you for getting back to me in a short time.
ı remember learning a phrase "ı 'd rather you didn't. " but ı don't remember what to use .ıwiil be glad if you give me some everyday sentence.May it be related to asking permission? regards..

[Jamie (K)]

Do you mind if I smoke?
I'd rather you didn't.

I'd rather you didn't say that in front of Mr. Sneezer. He's very sensitive.
or
I'd rather you not say that in front of Mr. Sneezer. He's very sensitive.