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Rule "Collocation: Prefer instead of/to"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Collocation: Prefer instead of/to
Message: Consider using "to" with "prefer".
Category: Collocations (ID: COLLOCATIONS)
Link: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/prefer
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • She much prefers overalls instead of skirts, because she enjoys playing in the mud
    Correction suggestion: prefers overalls to skirts
ID: PREFER_INSTEAD_OF_TO [15]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-11-01 22:33:07 +0100)