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would rather
phrase
B1(also'd rather)
used to show that you prefer to have or do one thing more than another:
I'd rather have a beer.
Which would you rather do - go swimming or play tennis?
Wouldn't you rather finish it tomorrow?
He'd rather die than (= he certainly does not want to) let me think he needed help.
I'd rather have rice than potatoes.
I know we discussed going next week but, to be honest, I'd rather go this weekend.
See also
ratheradverb
I'd rather not have any mushrooms, thanks.
I'd rather get a taxi than wait for the bus.
Would you rather eat now or later?
I'd rather watch a film with subtitles than one dubbed into English.
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