Pronunciation

/preɪˈfɜːrəbl/

Definitions

• Adjective: More favorable or desirable than another option; preferred. For example: “The vegetarian meal was considered the more preferable choice.”
• Adverb: In a more favorable or desirable manner. For example: “She handled the situation more preferably than her colleague.”

Phrases

• “Preferable to” indicates a comparison where one thing is better.
• “Be preferable for” suggests that something is a better fit or option.
• “His solution was clearly the more preferable.”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The quiet location was more preferable for studying.”
• Adverb: “She chose the preferable method to solve the problem.”
• “He found the apartment with a balcony to be more preferable overall.”

Synonyms

• Favorable
• Desirable
• Preferred -优选的
• Optimal
• Better suited

Antonyms

• Unfavorable
• Undesirable
• Dispreferred
• Less desirable
• Inappropriate
• Unsuitable