http://www.bing.com:80/search?q=Prefer+Python+Floating+Point+Precision+MemeSearch resultshttp://www.bing.com:80/s/a/rsslogo.gifhttp://www.bing.com:80/search?q=Prefer+Python+Floating+Point+Precision+MemeCopyright © 2026 Microsoft. All rights reserved. These XML results may not be used, reproduced or transmitted in any manner or for any purpose other than rendering Bing results within an RSS aggregator for your personal, non-commercial use. Any other use of these results requires express written permission from Microsoft Corporation. By accessing this web page or using these results in any manner whatsoever, you agree to be bound by the foregoing restrictions.https://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/192806/prefer-doing-vs-prefer-to-doJust saw this: "prefer ~ing" / "prefer to infinitive" and I am wondering if there are any differences between "prefer doing" and "prefer to do". I have read a book about grammar that says there is a subtle difference between them, and I would like to confirm this concept.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:09:00 GMThttps://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/198738/prefer-to-vs-prefer-thanAccording to Cambridge Dictionary, you are likely to encounter a to-infinitive after “prefer”. He loathes Bollywood. He prefers to watch Hollywood movies. Their plots are so interesting. However, you can’t make a comparison with a to-infinitive. He prefers watching Hollywood to (watching) Bollywood.Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:59:00 GMThttps://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/43391/differentiating-between-prefer-to-do-and-prefer-doingWhat time do you prefer going to bed? What time do you prefer to go to bed? Which of these would you rather use when writing or speaking?Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:05:00 GMThttps://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/136137/prefer-ing-or-infinitiveI prefer to eat candy rather than to eat ice cream - probably the less common but grammatically correct. I would like to know if my understanding and notion of these sentences is 100 percent accurate, and could perfectly be used by any native speaker if they were to give a presentation on Perfect English Grammar At college.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:35:00 GMThttps://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/102643/what-the-the-meaning-difference-between-prefer-would-preferHowever, this site said " We can use would prefer and prefer with the same meaning. However, the only difference is that we cannot use verb+ing after would prefer.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:54:00 GMThttps://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/63348/prefer-ing-prefer-to-infinitiveThen, how about "prefer to infinitive"? I prefer to study at a coffee shop to to study in the library. I think it sounds not correct. rather I would use like this: I prefer to study at a coffee shop rather than studying in the library. Is there any other option for this? Or, is my suggestion the best choice?Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:14:00 GMThttps://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/343377/when-should-i-use-prefer-instead-of-wouldWhy the sentence "Today I prefer to stay at home because it's snowing" is incorrect? And why should I use "would" instead of "prefer"?Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:48:00 GMThttps://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/76596/id-sooner-id-rather-id-preferPrefer can be used in response to a question where no alternative has been suggested. Oh, your a is incorrect, though. Sooner can only be used if the person expressing a preference is the one performing the preferred action. Like above, "I'd sooner pick him up myself."Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:09:00 GMThttps://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/147547/prefer-to-vs-prefer-rather-than2 I prefer English lessons to Spanish one. 3 I prefer coffee to chocolate. 4 I prefer coffee rather than chocolate. 5 I would prefer to make a copy than to take this whole book home. 6 I would prefer to make a copy rather than to take this whole book home. Are these sentences correct? Can we always replace "prefer to" with"rather than" ?Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:59:00 GMThttps://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/345283/would-prefer-and-preferLastly, "prefer" and "would prefer" also use tend to use different constructions. If the poster gave a more complete hypothetical describing the situation they want to express, it would be easier to answer.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:03:00 GMT