Meaning of the word "rather than" in English
What does "rather than" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
rather than
US /ˈræð.ər ðæn/
UK /ˈrɑː.ðər ðæn/
Conjunction
instead of; in preference to
Example:
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We decided to go to the beach rather than the mountains.
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She chose to study art rather than science.