This is the 1523rd most frequent Korean word.
것보다
"것보다" means "rather than" or "as opposed to" in English.
The phrase '것보다' is used here to make a comparison, indicating a preference of one activity over another.
외식을 하는 것보다 집에서 밥을 먹는 것을 선호해요.
I prefer eating at home rather than dining out.
'것보다' connects two actions, contrasting the one that's less preferred to the one preferred.
일찍 일어나는 것보다 늦게 자는 것을 더 좋아해요.
I prefer staying up late rather than waking up early.
In this sentence, '것보다' compares two places, expressing a preference for the latter option over the former.