It means "would prefer to" and it is used to express preference in a polite way.
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Usage |
ONE SUBJECT |
TWO SUBJECTS |
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To talk about the present and future |
would rather +
infinitive I’d rather do
homework. I’d rather not
watch TV. |
would rather +
Simple Past I’d rather you did
homework. I’d rather you didn’t
watch TV. |
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To talk about the past |
would rather +
perfect infinitive I’d rather have
done homework. I’d rather not
have watched TV. |
would rather + Past
Perfect I’d rather you had
done homework. I’d rather you hadn’t
watched TV. |
