prefer
/prɪˈfɜːr/
to like better
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To like one thing or person more than another or others.
"I prefer coffee to tea."
- 2.
To want or choose a particular action or option over others.
"Would you prefer to stay home tonight?"
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Most people prefer to work from home if given the choice.
Most people prefer to work from home if given the choice.
Which color do you prefer for your new car, blue or red?
Which color do you prefer for your new car, blue or red?
I'd prefer not to discuss that topic right now, if you don't mind.
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Frequently asked about prefer
How do you pronounce prefer?
prefer is pronounced [/prɪˈfɜːr/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does prefer mean?
prefer means "to like better". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is prefer?
prefer is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with prefer?
Example: "Most people prefer to work from home if given the choice." — used to mean "to like better".
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