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Term: rather than something

Description:

The phrase "rather than something" is used to express preference or choice between two or more alternatives. It is often used to contrast or compare different options.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Conjunction
• Preposition

Possible Senses:

1. Conjunction: Indicates a preference or choice between alternatives.
2. Preposition: Indicates a comparison or contrast between alternatives.

Possible Usages:

Conjunction:

She would rather stay at home than go to the party.

I liked the book rather than the movie.

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Preposition:

He is taller rather than shorter than me.

We should choose the blue color rather than the red one.

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