What does prefer mean in English?
This English lesson has 2 versions: 1) Video version 2) Text version. (below video) We use the verb PREFER to say that we like something more than something else. I prefer coffee to tea.
How do you use I prefer to read in a sentence?
I prefer reading. (Here the object (reading) is an –ing form.) I prefer to read. (Here the object (to read) is a to-infinitive.) As you can see, ‘prefer’ can be followed by three types of words – nouns, -ing forms and to-infinitives.
What is the difference between “would prefer” and “prefer to live in hills”?
The sentence patterns are the same. ‘Would prefer’ is used to talk about imaginary situations. I prefer to live in the hills rather than live near the sea. (Real and possible)
How do you express a preference in writing?
Expressing a preference These are ways of stating what your preferred choice is. Note that we sometimes discount our own expertise or authority before expressing our preference: I like the red one better than/more than the green one. I prefer beef to lamb. I'd prefer to wait here. I'd rather go to the concert than the play.
Is prefer a intransitive verb?
A verb that needs a direct object to complete its meaning. Bring, enjoy, and prefer are transitive verbs.
Do you prefer infinitive or gerund?
"Would prefer", grammatically, is no different from "prefer" in that you can use either the infinitive or the gerund: I prefer dancing in the moonlight to doing my taxes. I would prefer dancing in the moonlight to doing my taxes. I prefer to dance in the moonlight rather than do my taxes.
Is prefer an adjective or adverb?
Word family (noun) preference (adjective) preferable preferential (verb) prefer (adverb) preferably preferentially.
Is the word prefer an adverb?
As preferably is the adverb form of the word "prefer," we can find its roots in the Latin praeferre, which means "to set before." When you use preferably you're saying you'd set that choice before all others, though you might accept something else.
Is prefer gerund?
V. All are correct. "Prefer" is one of those verbs that take both a gerund and an infinitive.
What is used with prefer?
When used to state a preference for one thing over another, the verb prefer is usually followed by the preposition to: prefer one to the other. I prefer the cool crispness of the fall to the sticky humidity of the summer.
Is prefer an adjective?
Included below are past participle and present participle forms for the verbs prefer, preference and preferr which may be used as adjectives within certain contexts. Of or relating to the showing or giving of preference.
What kind of verb is be?
auxiliary verbThe verb be is used as an auxiliary verb and it can also be used as a main verb. The verb be is irregular. It has eight different forms: be, am, is, are, was, were, being, been. The present simple and past simple tenses make more changes than those of other verbs.
Would prefer that grammar?
(would) prefer + to + infinitive … (rather than/instead of) We use prefer/would prefer + noun or to + infinitive to talk about specific preference, i.e. what we prefer on a specific occasion. I would prefer to stay in a hotel near the airport.
Is prefer an action verb?
Referring to the senses, some non-action words are: look, smell, feel, taste, and sound. More examples of non action words are: prefer. like.
What u prefer means?
If you prefer someone or something, you like that person or thing better than another, and so you are more likely to choose them if there is a choice.
Is it prefer or preferred?
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