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prefer vs. would rather #1 (permalink) Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:21 am   prefer vs. would rather
 

Hi Mentors,

I just want to ask about the differences between ‘prefer’ and ‘would rather’?

Thank you so much!

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prefer vs. would rather #2 (permalink) Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:36 am   prefer vs. would rather
 

There is no difference in meaning. Their syntax is different: 'prefer A noun to/over B noun' and 'would rather A verb than B verb'.
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prefer vs. would rather #3 (permalink) Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:44 am   prefer vs. would rather
 

ah, I see.. Thank you so much Sir. Mister Micawber. ;)
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