Rather than
conjunction
Instead of; it is used to suggest a preference for one thing over another.
I decided to take the bus, rather than walking in the rain.
conjunction
In place of or as an alternative to.
Pierre bought a tablet rather than a new phone.
conjunction
Expresses a contrast.
This method is quick and easy, rather than tedious and time-consuming.
conjunction
Instead of; it is used to suggest a preference for one thing over another.
I decided to take the bus, rather than walking in the rain.
conjunction
In place of or as an alternative to.
Pierre bought a tablet rather than a new phone.
conjunction
Expresses a contrast.
This method is quick and easy, rather than tedious and time-consuming.
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Preference Expression
Use 'rather than' to show what you would choose or prefer in a specific situation.
She opted to write a report, rather than giving a presentation.
Pro Tip 2/2Action Substitution
Indicate that one action is substituted for another, stressing the preferred choice.
He spent the evening reading, rather than watching TV.
Pro Tip 1/2Preference Expression
Use 'rather than' to show what you would choose or prefer in a specific situation.
She opted to write a report, rather than giving a presentation.
Pro Tip 2/2Action Substitution
Indicate that one action is substituted for another, stressing the preferred choice.
He spent the evening reading, rather than watching TV.
Pro Tip 1/2Preference Expression
Use 'rather than' to show what you would choose or prefer in a specific situation.
She opted to write a report, rather than giving a presentation.
Pro Tip 2/2Action Substitution
Indicate that one action is substituted for another, stressing the preferred choice.
He spent the evening reading, rather than watching TV.
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