word
Preferably
PREH-fur-uh-blee
/ˈprɛfɜːrʌbliː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
preferably
Dictionary meaning
More readily or willingly.
Examples
- Clean it well, preferably with warm water.
Synonyms: sooner, rather
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