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Preferably - English meaning

Preferably – definitions in English dictionary

adverb

Ideally; if possible.

Usage examples:

He would like a place of his own, preferably outside the town

Synonims:

IdeallyIf possibleFor preferenceBy preferenceFrom choiceBy choiceAs a matter of choiceMuch ratherRatherMuch soonerSooner
adverb

If possible

Usage examples:

Water the plants twice a week, preferably in the morning.

Preferably translation into English

Preferably: translate from English into Chinese

Translate preferably into Chinese (Simplified)}
最好, 宁可, 宁愿, 憖

Preferably: translate from English into Dutch

Translate preferably into Dutch}
Bij voorkeur, Liever, Eer

Preferably: translate from English into French

Translate preferably into French}
De préférence

Preferably: translate from English into German

Translate preferably into German}
Vorzugsweise, Möglichst, Besser, Lieber

Preferably: translate from English into Hindi

Translate preferably into Hindi}
अधिमानतः, श्रेष्ठ मानते हुए, विशेषतः

Preferably: translate from English into Italian

Translate preferably into Italian}
Preferibilmente

Preferably: translate from English into Korean

Translate preferably into Korean}
즐겨

Preferably: translate from English into Russian

Translate preferably into Russian}
Предпочтительно, Лучше

Preferably: translate from English into Spanish

Translate preferably into Spanish}
Preferiblemente

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Preferably – similar words

preferable

ˈpref.ər.ə.bəl

adjective

More desirable or suitable.

Usage examples:

Lower interest rates were preferable to higher ones
adjective

Better or more desirable

Usage examples:

We could take a later flight if it would be preferable., surely a diplomatic solution is preferable…
Preferable - all meanings in English

prefer

verb

Like (one thing or person) better than another or others; tend to choose.

Usage examples:

I prefer venice to rome
verb

To choose or want one thing rather than another

Usage examples:

[ t ] we have tea and coffee, but perhaps you’d prefer a cold drink., [ t ] he prefers watching bas…
Prefer - all meanings in English

Preferably synonims

ideally

adverb

Preferably; in an ideal world.

Usage examples:

Ideally, you should exercise for 30 minutes every day
adverb

Used when describing the perfect situation

Usage examples:

Ideally, i'd like to work at home but it's just not practical., she's ideally (= perfectly) suited …
Ideally - all meanings in English

rather

adverb

Used to indicate one's preference in a particular matter.

Usage examples:

Would you like some wine or would you rather stick to sherry?
exclamation

Used to express emphatic affirmation, agreement, or acceptance.

Usage examples:

‘you are glad to be home, aren't you?’ ‘rather!’
Rather - all meanings in English

sooner

adverb

In or after a short time.

Usage examples:

Everyone will soon know the truth
adverb

In or within a short time; before long; quickly

Usage examples:

We’ll soon be there., how soon (= when) can we sign the contract?, "when would you like to meet?" "…
Sooner - all meanings in English

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