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Contraposition Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Would rather, would sooner, would just as soon
What is the difference among would rather ... than..., would sooner... than..., and would just as soon... as...?
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The first two examples state the exact same preference for the first choice over the second. The third example states that there is no preference between the two choices. "
- The first two examples state the exact same preference for the first choice over the second.
- The third example states that there is no preference between the two choices.
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The first two examples state the exact same preference for the first choice over the second.
The third example states that there is no preference between the two choices.
My understanding of "soon/sooner" in these examples is that native speakers don't look at it as a time factor, as they would in "She came sooner than I expected."
The third example states that there is no preference between the two choices.
My understanding of "soon/sooner" in these examples is that native speakers don't look at it as a time factor, as they would in "She came sooner than I expected."
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But a learner's dictionary says that 'somebody would (just) as soon' is used to say that someone would prefer to do something or would prefer something to happen.
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contrapositionand would just as soon... as...?You're talking about two different expressions.
( 1 ) Are you coming with us to the movie? (reply) I'd just as soon stay home.
This is commonly used to mean "I'm staying home." I'd say it's casual.
Shall we go to McDonalds? (reply) I'd just as soon go to Burger
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