What is the difference between the following sentences? I would prefer to discuss the matter in private. I would like to discuss the matter in private. I am used to prefer used in sentences sim...

Sep 4, 2016 · However, this site said " We can use would prefer and prefer with the same meaning. However, the only difference is that we cannot use verb+ing after would prefer.

Just saw this: "prefer ~ing" / "prefer to infinitive" and I am wondering if there are any differences between "prefer doing" and "prefer to do". I have read a book about grammar that says there is a subtle …

I have no idea how to express myself correctly in this case. What is the right way to say that: "I prefer to not do that" or "I prefer not to do that" or something else?

I prefer to eat candy rather than to eat ice cream - probably the less common but grammatically correct. I would like to know if my understanding and notion of these sentences is 100 percent accurate, and …

Jun 13, 2025 · That’s what Cambridge says about "would prefer". When we are talking about our preferences for the actions of another person, we can use would prefer + object pronoun + to …

Aug 6, 2023 · I prefer to do something rather than (do) something else. Look at these examples: I prefer driving to travelling by train. I prefer to drive rather than travel by train. If we want to check your …

Jun 16, 2020 · What time do you prefer going to bed? What time do you prefer to go to bed? Which of these would you rather use when writing or speaking?

Aug 3, 2015 · Then, how about "prefer to infinitive"? I prefer to study at a coffee shop to to study in the library. I think it sounds not correct. rather I would use like this: I prefer to study at a coffee shop …

May 28, 2020 · Which one: I'd prefer to drink tea rather than drink coffee / I'd prefer to drink tea rather than coffee / I'd prefer to drink tea to coffee? See also How “would prefer” & “would rather” used in …