English Explanatory Dictionary

preferably

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In preference; by choice; in a preferable manner.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹɛf.ɹəˌbli/ /pɹəˈfɜː.ɹəˌbli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-preferably.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-preferably2.wav

Word forms

preferably more preferably most preferably preferrably

Etymology

From preferable + -ly.

Synonyms

liefer liever preferredly rather
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