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- [pref-er-uh-buh l, pref-ruh- or, often, pri-fur-]
- /ˈprɛf ər ə bəl, ˈprɛf rə- or, often, prɪˈfɜr-/
- /ˈpref.ər.ə.bli/
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- [pref-er-uh-buh l, pref-ruh- or, often, pri-fur-]
- /ˈprɛf ər ə bəl, ˈprɛf rə- or, often, prɪˈfɜr-/
Definitions of preferably word
- adjective preferably more desirable. 1
- adjective preferably worthy to be preferred. 1
- adverb preferably ideally 1
- adverb preferably ideally; by preference; if one had a choice 0
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Origin of preferably
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
From the French word préfsptérable, dating back to 1640-50. See prefer, -able
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Parts of speech for Preferably
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
preferably popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
preferably usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for preferably
adv preferably
- alternately — in an alternating sequence or position
- alternatively — You use alternatively to introduce a suggestion or to mention something different to what has just been stated.
- by choice — willingly, of one's free will
- in lieu — place; stead.
- in lieu of — place; stead.
adverb preferably
- ideally — in accordance with an ideal; perfectly.
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