rather than a

Meanings

• preposition

  used instead of; in place of

  - "I'd rather have a cup of tea than a glass of water."
  - "You can use a pen rather than a pencil for this task."

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Variants

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rather than , sooner rather than later , the exception rather than the rule

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'in the place of', from Old French 'rather' meaning 'at the other end, on the other side' + 'than' + 'a'.

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1. The phrase 'rather than' has been used in English since the 14th century.

2. In mathematics, 'rather than' is used to express equivalence, as in 'x^2 = 4' can be written as 'x = 2 or x = -2, rather than x = √4'.

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1. preposition: A word that shows the relationship between other words in a sentence. 'Rather than' is a preposition that indicates a preference or choice between two alternatives.

2. alternative: A choice between two or more options. 'Rather than' is often used to express a preference for one alternative over another.

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In literature, 'rather than' is often used to express a preference or choice between two alternatives. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo says, 'But I am fortuned of such art, not to leave the fair till I know the cause of this dedication; rather than any man living.'

How to Memorize "rather than a"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where you have to choose between two things. 'Rather than' means 'instead of' or 'in place of' that other thing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'rather than' with the idea of making a choice or expressing a preference.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Try using the mnemonic 'RATHER THAN' to remember the meaning: 'R'eplace 'A' with 'T'o 'H'ave 'A'nother 'N'thing.

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