Which would be more soluble in water, an ether or an alcohol?

Question

Assume both molecules to have the same R groups, and explain the reason, please =D

Answer 1

an alcohol
the OH is easily soluable in water
HOH
ROH

an ether has a double bond to the O, so it is harder to break up than the alcohol

Answer 2

Alcohol

Both alcohols and water are polar molecules, and when mixed it actually decreases the overall volume.. let me explain

If you take 100 ml of water, and 100 ml of an alcohol, and mix the two together, it actually makes a solution of less than 200 ml.

This can be explained by the polarity.