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prefer listen to vs prefer listening to

Both of these are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'Prefer to listen to' is used when stating a general preference, while 'prefer listening to' is used when describing a specific situation or ongoing action.
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Last updated: September 16, 2024 • 17292 views

prefer listen to

This phrase is correct and commonly used when stating a general preference.

This phrase is used when expressing a general preference for one activity over another.

Examples:

  • I prefer to listen to music rather than watch TV.
  • She prefers to listen to audiobooks on her commute.
  • Mar 10, 2024 ... Which instructor do you prefer/listen to? I wanted to hear which instructors you prefer because I have not picked one or picked an accent I ...
  • May 11, 2022 ... If you'd prefer, listen to this issue here. Don't want to miss an issue? Click the bell icon on my LinkedIn Profile page to get notified ...
  • Oct 29, 2024 ... 14 votes, 61 comments. Do u prefer listen to music while reading a novel? And what kind of music you listen to while reading?
  • Apr 17, 2024 ... If you'd prefer, listen to this issue here. Don't want to miss an issue? Click the bell icon on my LinkedIn profile page to get notified ...
  • Oct 28, 2024 ... ... prefer listen to audio ... I like good stories but when ever I read a long book I get lost and have trouble getting into it so I prefer listen to ...
  • Sep 29, 2022 ... If you'd prefer, listen to this issue here. Don't want to miss an issue? Click the bell icon on my LinkedIn Profile page to get notified ...
  • Jan 15, 2020 ... Do you prefer listen to AM or FM radio, what kind of talk back radio or music do you listen to? In our area, CBC radio airs on both AM and ...
  • Feb 16, 2013 ... He perfectly played the role of the prodigal son in the new patriotic movie with Vladimir Putin as the father. Frankly, I prefer listen to the ...
  • Feb 8, 2006 ... I would prefer listen to Billy McComiskey, Joe Burke or Jackie Daley over a mediocre concertina player and would prefer listen to Noel Hill ...
  • Starting on the first day of the month (or really whatever day you prefer), listen to the guided meditation assigned for the day. Choose a time that you can ...

Alternatives:

  • enjoy listening to
  • like to listen to
  • would rather listen to
  • favor listening to
  • opt for listening to

prefer listening to

This phrase is correct and commonly used when describing a specific situation or ongoing action.

This phrase is used when talking about a specific instance or ongoing activity that one prefers over another.

Examples:

  • I prefer listening to music while I work.
  • She prefers listening to podcasts on her morning walk.
  • Mar 4, 2024 ... Do you prefer listening to music with headphones or speakers? I personally prefer speakers, have very expensive too. Whats your opinion tho ...
  • May 28, 2017 ... I prefer listening to recorded music first and if I really like the band, give their other albums a listen. Once I feel I like the band and ...
  • Oct 19, 2023 ... What kinda music do you prefer listening to while working or studying? Discussion. My top pics are : Minimal techno, psytrance, Ambient music ...
  • Aug 6, 2023 ... B: I prefer listening to some music. Can I use both with no difference in meaning? jutfrank. VIP Member. Joined: Mar 5, 2014. Member ...
  • Mar 10, 2023 ... Why do you prefer listening to records on vinyl compared to listening to music in other ways ? Discussion. Archived post. New comments cannot ...
  • Jan 21, 2022 ... While working, I used to prefer listening to the radio instead of picking from my playlists, even though I know I will enjoy my playlists more.
  • Jan 12, 2022 ... Setting the Stage for Speech Production: Infants Prefer Listening to Speech Sounds With Infant Vocal Resonances. Linda Polka,; Matthew ...
  • We tested whether pre-babbling infants (at 4-6 months) prefer listening to vowel sounds with infant vocal properties over vowel sounds with adult vocal ...
  • Aug 21, 2024 ... I prefer listening to our podcast than watching these clips (ie: egad...I'm soooo not comfortable being filmed.
  • Jan 12, 2022 ... Setting the Stage for Speech Production: Infants Prefer Listening to Speech Sounds With Infant Vocal Resonances. J Speech Lang Hear Res. 2022 ...

Alternatives:

  • enjoy listening to
  • like listening to
  • would rather listen to
  • favor listening to
  • opt for listening to

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