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GrammarJLPT N2

would rather

Expression

Definitions

1. would rather

This grammatical expression is used to say that one option, though unpleasant, is still better than another. It translates roughly as "it would be better to" or "I'd rather," and it is used when comparing two undesirable choices.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

Knowing is better than not knowing.

Sentence 2

It's better to apologize than not to.

Sentence 3

It's better to try and fail than to do nothing.

Sentence 4

Better to do it than not do it at all.

Sentence 5

It's better to be honest than to lie.