Prefer and Rather

Prefer

Prefer verb - To show partiality toward.

Rather and prefer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rather" instead a verb "Prefer".

Rather

Rather adverb - By choice or preference.

Prefer and rather are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prefer" instead a verb "Rather".

Both words in one sentence

  • Übermensch Instead, The Last Man are the masses who are content with Britannian policies and prefer to live in slavery rather than take action. E.g.
    Source: Übermensch
  • Video Game / Fire Emblem Even the weaker members get their own nicknames, like Teodor the Shrike Shadow Hawk, that they prefer to go by rather than their real names.
  • Fandom Rivalry Rivalries between fans who prefer the games and fans who prefer the anime and/or manga can get rather heated as well.
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