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Definition would rather in British English

would rather phrase

phrase
1

used for saying that you would prefer to do something or that you would prefer that something happened

Example

I'd rather you didn't mention this matter to anyone else.

Example

He doesn't want to learn - he'd rather stay at home and play video games.

Example

They said they would rather die than abandon their homes.

Example

You don't need to come if you'd rather not.

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Definition would rather in British English