Preferably: meaning, definitions and examples

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preferably

 

[ หˆprษ›fษ™rษ™bli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a preferred or desirable manner

Preferably is used to indicate that one option is more desirable or preferable than others. It is often used when expressing a preference or choice.

Synonyms

ideally, optimally, rather, sooner

Examples of usage

  • I would preferably go for a walk in the park than watch TV.
  • Preferably, we should finish the project by the end of the week.
  • She would preferably have a cup of tea rather than coffee in the morning.
Context #2 | Adverb

according to what is likely or expected

Preferably can also be used to indicate what is likely or expected to happen in a given situation.

Synonyms

expectedly, likely, probably

Examples of usage

  • Preferably, the meeting will start on time.
  • The package should arrive preferably by tomorrow.
  • He will preferably be at the conference by noon.

Translations

Translations of the word "preferably" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น preferencialmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคงเคฟเคฎเคพเคจเคคเคƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vorzugsweise

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sebaiknya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะถะฐะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najlepiej

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใงใใ‚Œใฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de prรฉfรฉrence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ preferiblemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tercihen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๊ธ‰์ ์ด๋ฉด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูุถู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejlรฉpe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najlepลกie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€ๅฅฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najraje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ helst

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐา›ัั‹ั€ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒฃแƒ แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผstรผnlรผkle

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ preferentemente

Etymology

The word 'preferably' originated from the verb 'prefer,' which has its roots in Latin 'praeferre,' from 'prae-' (before) + 'ferre' (to carry, bear). It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century, evolving to its current usage as an adverb indicating preference or likelihood.

See also: prefer, preference, preferences, preferred, preferring.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,471 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.