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I’d prefer the fish grilled rather than fried.
B2Sentence
I’d prefer the fish grilled rather than fried.
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How to use in different contexts
Ordering Food
I'd like the fish grilled, please, not fried.
Expressing Preference
Between grilling and frying, I prefer grilled fish.
Comparing Options
Grilled fish is healthier and tastier than fried fish, so I'd prefer that.
Giving Instructions
Please make sure the fish is grilled, not fried.
Rephrased versions
Formal
I would appreciate it if the fish were grilled instead of fried.
Casual
I'd rather have the fish grilled than fried.
Simpler English
I want the fish grilled, not fried.
Phrases to learn
I'd prefer
I would like more; I would rather have.
grilled rather than fried
Cooked on a grill instead of in hot oil.