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I'D RATHER vs I would rather

Both 'I'd rather' and 'I would rather' are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and can be used to express a preference or choice between two options.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 527 views

I'D RATHER

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This is a contraction of 'I would rather' and is used to express a preference or choice between two options.
  • (Fargo's voice) GOOD, I'D RATHER LET THE COMPUTER DEFENSES TAKE CARE OF YOU ANYWAY.
  • I'D RATHER YOU PUSH ME OFF THE SAME PRECIPICE WHERE MATHEWS DIED.
  • I'D RATHER WORK THE STREET, THANK YOU.
  • NO, I'D RATHER CALL YOU "MRS. S."
  • I THINK I'D RATHER BE EATEN, THEN AT LEAST IT'S QUICK.
  • HOW I'D RATHER BE WITH HER THAN HERE WITH YOU.
  • WHAT? I'D RATHER YOU DIDN'T READ IT RIGHT NOW.
  • I'D RATHER CUT OFF MY HEAD, USE IT AS A PUNCH BOWL THAN GO TO THE CLUB WITH YOU.
  • I'D RATHER HE WAS A SEWAGE ATTENDANT OR A RAT CATCHER.
  • YOU CAN WEAR YOUR T-SHIRT THAT SAYS, "I'D RATHER BE HOME CRYING."
  • I'D RATHER BE ALONE THAN BE WITH HER.
  • NO. I'D RATHER YOU JUST LET THE WHOLE SCHOOL KNOW.
  • I'D RATHER BE A SOUL RUNNING FREE FOR ONE DAY THAN TO BE STUCK IN THIS DECAYING BODY FOREVER.
  • MY LIFE MAY NOT BE PERFECT RIGHT NOW, OR ACTUALLY REALLY, REALLY FAR FROM PERFECT, BUT I'D RATHER BE NUMB THAN BE HURTING.
  • No, I'd rather you find Ethan.
  • I'd rather my mind on it, Bubs.
  • I'd rather have one of those cars.
  • I'd rather have one of these cars we made together by hand.
  • I'd rather die than be forced into a marriage.
  • I'd rather pay than say thanks.

Alternatives:

  • I would rather
  • I prefer
  • I'd prefer
  • I'd choose
  • I'd opt for

I would rather

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This is the full form of 'I'd rather' and is used to express a preference or choice between two options.

Alternatives:

  • I'd rather
  • I prefer
  • I'd prefer
  • I'd choose
  • I'd opt for

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