prefer vs. would rather

Juliusestella · October 31, 2011, 3:21am

Hi Mentors,

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

Thank you so much!

Mister_Micawber · October 31, 2011, 3:36am

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’.

Juliusestella · October 31, 2011, 3:44am

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