Your English writing platform
Discover Ludwig"rather than he" is an acceptable phrase in written English.
It is used to indicate that something happened or was done instead of something else, often with the implication that the opposite choice was preferable. For example, "The principal chose to speak at the assembly rather than he."
Exact(27)
The original referred to Arne Lyng and Ali Esbati as "she" rather than "he".
In the US some universities accept gender-neutral pronouns – allowing students to be called "they" rather than "he" or "she".
In video games, whose stories are usually written in the second person singular — "you," rather than "he" or "she" or "I" — we are active, if virtual, participants.
Often, the editing is an effort to eliminate negative stereotypes or profanity, or make the passage plural, so it will refer to "they" rather than "he".
The use of second person – referring to a lover in text as "you" rather than "he" or "she" – was common among writers who were closeted.
During Rock Of Gibraltar's record spree of seven consecutive Group One wins, in 2001 and 2002, he persevered in referring to the champion colt as "it" rather than "he".
Similar(32)
Now he earns respect for the good he does, rather than what he stands for.
Giacometti habitually reworked things because he could, rather than because he should have.
"[Brown was] being prosecuted for who he is rather than what he's done," Geragos said.
But then I started researching who he was rather than what he had done.
Think about what he wants rather than what he needs.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com