i prefer to go vs i prefer going

Both "I prefer to go" and "I prefer going" are correct and commonly used in English. The choice between the two depends on personal preference and style. Both forms convey the same meaning, so you can use either based on what sounds better to you.

Last updated: April 08, 2024 • 615 views

i prefer to go

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a preference for a particular action or activity in the infinitive form.

Examples:

I prefer to go to the beach rather than stay at home.
She prefers to go shopping on weekends.
They prefer to go hiking in the mountains.
He prefers to go for a run in the morning.
We prefer to go out for dinner instead of cooking.

Alternatives:

I like to go
I would rather go
I would prefer to go
I choose to go
I opt to go

i prefer going

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a preference for a particular action or activity in the gerund form.

Examples:

I prefer going to the movies rather than watching TV at home.
She prefers going for a walk in the park.
They prefer going out with friends on weekends.
He prefers going swimming in the ocean.
We prefer going to concerts for entertainment.

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Thanks anyway, but I prefer going it by myself.
I prefer going by foot than bicycling.
I prefer going to the mountains in summer.
No, don't accompany me. I prefer going alone, please.
I prefer going to battle.
I prefer going out to staying at home.
I prefer going out to staying at home.
I prefer going outside to staying on Facebook.
I know, but you see... Mr Lorenzo, I prefer going right now to the station.
Don't accompany me. I prefer going alone, please.
I prefer going back to work.

Alternatives:

I like going
I would rather go
I would prefer going
I choose going
I opt for going

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