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CEFR B1+ · Phrases
rather than
/ˈræðər ðæn/ Headword: rather 📚 Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Rather than is used to indicate preference or to say that one thing is true or chosen instead of another.
Synonyms
instead of
in preference to
as opposed to
and not
not
Antonyms
None available
Translations
rather than in your language
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عربي
تُستخدم للإشارة إلى التفضيل أو لقول أن شيئًا واحدًا صحيح أو تم اختياره بدلاً من الآخر.
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اردو
کسی اور چیز کے بجائے کسی ایک چیز کو ترجیح دینا۔
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हिंदी
किसी और चीज़ के बजाय किसी एक चीज़ को प्राथमिकता देना।
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中文
表示偏好，或说明选择某事而不是另一事。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
You use this phrase to show you prefer one thing over another. It means 'instead of'. You choose the first option, not the second.
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Memory TipThink 'rather this, not that'.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
We decided to walk to the park rather than (instead of) take the bus.
She chose to study art rather than (not) pursue a career in business.
I prefer to read a book in the evening rather than (instead of) watch TV.
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