would rather

phrase

—used to indicate what one wants or prefers to do, have, etc.

She would rather drive than take the train.

I would rather you didn't tell them.

"If you'd rather, we can go outside." "No, thanks—I'd rather not."

Which beach would you rather go to?

Examples of would rather in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many would rather experience nightstalkers, goblins and witches that can't escape the theater or TV screen, or zombies and werewolves that won't lunge off the pages of a book. — Ayesha Rascoe, NPR, 18 Oct. 2026

For eclipse chasers who would rather head into the mountains than join the crowds on the Costa del Sol, Gaucín is an intriguing alternative. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Someone wants to hike; someone else would rather browse antique shops; a few people are already asking what’s for dinner. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026

Featured Presentations Whalefall Men would rather be swallowed by a whale than go to therapy, according to this movie. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for would rather

• gather
• lather