Collocation
I'd rather
To express a preference or what one would prefer to do or have happen.
Definition
'I'd rather' is a common English collocation. To express a preference or what one would prefer to do or have happen.
I'd rather + [verb in base form] / I'd rather + [someone] + [verb in past simple]
“I'd rather stay home tonight than go out.”
Examples
- I'd rather stay home tonight than go out to a crowded restaurant.
- She said she'd rather walk than take the bus because it's a nice day.
- Would you like coffee or tea? I'd rather have tea, please.
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- He'd rather not discuss his personal life in front of his colleagues.
- They'd rather you didn't tell anyone about their engagement just yet.
- Honestly, I'd rather you hadn't mentioned that to her; it caused some trouble.
- We'd rather cook dinner ourselves than order takeout every night.
- If you don't mind, I'd rather we left a bit earlier to avoid traffic.
- He'd rather she pursued her own dreams, even if it meant moving away.
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