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We enjoy hiking, but they prefer cycling.

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Narrator

We enjoy hiking, but they prefer cycling.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

You should try hiking; it's a great way to enjoy nature, but if you prefer cycling, that's fine too.

Describing Habits

We regularly go hiking on weekends, while they always choose cycling.

Asking About Others

Do you and your friends prefer hiking or cycling?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If we didn't enjoy hiking, we might try cycling more often.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Our preferred recreational activity is hiking, whereas theirs is cycling.

Casual

We're into hiking, but they're more into cycling.

Simpler English

We like hiking, but they like biking better.

Phrases to learn

enjoy hiking

To find pleasure or satisfaction in hiking.

prefer cycling

To choose cycling over other activities.