What's the difference between 'prefer to do rather than do sth' and 'prefer doing rather than doing'
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What's the difference between 'prefer to do sth rather than do sth' and 'prefer doing sth rather than doing sth'?

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What's the difference between 'prefer to do rather than do sth' and 'prefer doing rather than doing'
Hi there,

What's the difference between 'prefer to do sth rather than do sth' and 'prefer doing sth rather than doing sth'?

Thanks

Answer

The only difference is the tense used or regularity of the action.

I prefer to do my house work than go for a coffee with Bill.

I prefer running rather than doing pilates.