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Would Rather vs Would Prefer They both express preference. Though they have similar meanings, they are used in different ways. Also See: Look at the rules and examples below to understand the different usages of each.

Would Rather When the person himself expresses a preference on something referring to the present or future: Subject + would rather ('d rather) + base form of verb I would rather (I'd rather) stay at home than go out right now. When referring to the past: Subject + would rather ('d rather) + have + past participle form of verb I would rather (I'd rather) have stayed at home than (have) gone out last nigh. When the person expresses a preference on someone else's actions referring to the present or future: Subject + would rather ('d rather) + object + past tense I would rather (I'd rather) you gave up smoking. When referring to the past: Subject + would rather ('d rather) + object + past perfect I would rather (I'd rather) you hadn't lied to me about your school marks yesterday. Would Prefer When the person himself expresses a preference on something referring to the present or future: Subject + would prefer + to infinitive + verb I would prefer ('d prefer) to watch TV rather than (to) do shopping. Bengal Bn 60 Software.