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rather than a vs , rather than a

Both "rather than a" and ", rather than a" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. The first one is used when comparing two things or actions, while the second one is used when introducing a contrasting element in a sentence.

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rather than a

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when comparing two things or actions.

This phrase is used to indicate a preference or choice between two options. It is typically followed by a noun or a verb in the base form.

Examples:

I would rather have tea rather than coffee.
He chose to walk rather than drive.
She prefers to stay home rather than go out.
Rather than complain, let's find a solution.
They decided to postpone the meeting rather than cancel it.

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3 days ago ... He wanted to be an actor rather than a comedian. Can we come over on Saturday rather than Friday? Rather than usually occurs between two ...
Preposition[edit]. rather than · instead of; in preference to. I'd like a dog rather than a cat. Translations[edit]. [show ▽]instead of, in preference to. Arabic: أَكْثَر مِن ...
community theater is producing the show rather than a high school · Compare your salary to what you earned before, rather than to what others earn. constituted ...
Here's a spot for anyone looking for a retreat rather than a resort. Rather than tackling this or tossing them out, keep them around for their green foliage.

Alternatives:

instead of a
in preference to a
as opposed to a
opting for a

, rather than a

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when introducing a contrasting element in a sentence.

This phrase is used to introduce a contrasting element or idea in a sentence. It is typically preceded by a comma and followed by a noun or a verb in the base form.

Examples:

She likes to read books, rather than watch TV.
He enjoys cooking, rather than eating out.
They prefer to travel by train, rather than by plane.
I decided to take a break, rather than push myself too hard.
The company focused on innovation, rather than following traditional methods.

Show examples from the web [+]

Preposition[edit]. rather than · instead of; in preference to. I'd like a dog rather than a cat. Translations[edit]. [show ▽]instead of, in preference to. Arabic: أَكْثَر مِن ...
3 days ago ... He wanted to be an actor rather than a comedian. Can we come over on Saturday rather than Friday? Rather than usually occurs between two ...
community theater is producing the show rather than a high school · Compare your salary to what you earned before, rather than to what others earn. constituted ...
Here's a spot for anyone looking for a retreat rather than a resort. Rather than tackling this or tossing them out, keep them around for their green foliage.

Alternatives:

instead of
as opposed to
in contrast to
in place of

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