Pronunciation

/preˈfɜːrəns/

Definitions

Noun

A preference is a noun that refers to a strong liking or inclination towards one thing over another, often indicating a choice or a bias. It can be a personal or subjective opinion. For example:

• “I have a strong preference for coffee over tea.”
• “Her dietary preference is for vegetarian meals.”

Verb

To prefer (something) is a verb that means to hold a higher regard or like something more than another option. For example:

• “She prefers reading books to watching TV.”
• “After much consideration, he decided to prefer the simpler solution.”

Phrases

• “Expressing a preference” means to clearly state what one likes or dislikes.
• “Making a preference” implies making a conscious decision about what one wants.
• “No preference” can mean having no strong liking or no particular choice.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “His preference for adventure led him to choose a career in travel.”
• Verb: “After trying both, she now has a clear preference for the new software.”
• Sentence with preference: “When ordering food, it’s important to know your guests’ dietary preferences.”

Synonyms

• Tendency
• leaning
• bias
• inclination
• liking
• fondness
• choice
• predilection
• affinity