prefer (doing) X to (doing) Y or prefer (doing) X over (doing) Y

[JACEK1]

Hello again.

Is the structure "prefer (doing) X over (doing) Y" acceptable to you?

I think I know that the structure "prefer (doing) X to (doing) Y" is proper and according to grammar rules of English.

Thank you.

 

[bhaisahab]

Hello again.

Is the structure "prefer (doing) X over (doing) Y" acceptable to you?

I think I know that the structure "prefer (doing) X to (doing) Y" is proper and according to grammar rules of English.

Thank you.

It doesn't sound natural to me.

 

[JACEK1]

So, it is not used in everyday speech.

 

[MikeNewYork]

Hello again.

Is the structure "prefer (doing) X over (doing) Y" acceptable to you?

I think I know that the structure "prefer (doing) X to (doing) Y" is proper and according to grammar rules of English.

Thank you.

The use of prefer X over Y is acceptable, at least in AmE. But I prefer "to".

see here: word choice - Which is correct: "prefer X to Y" or "prefer X over Y"? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

 

[JACEK1]

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