Question 1 · Quick check
favourite
CEFRA1
/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/
adjective · noun
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Liked more than all others of the same kind.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailA person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.
Examples
I think your favourite actress is in it.
It's one of my favourite movies.
At a glance
Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 4
- Synonyms
- 2
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningsLiked, cherished.
Most-liked. (In other words, [person]'s favorite [noun] = the [noun] that [person] likes the most.)
noun
Extra meaningA person who is preferred or trusted above all others.
More examples
In contextI saw a hilariously funny movie with all of my favourite comedians in it.
What's your favourite pastime?
The teacher's favourite always went first.
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Origin
adjective
Attested from the 1580s, borrowed from Middle French favorit, from Old French favorit or Italian favorito (“favoured, favourite”), past participle of Italian favorire (“to favor”), from favore, from Latin favor (“good will, favor”), from the verb faveō (“to favour”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂weh₁yeti (“to be favourable to”), from the root Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- (“to shine, glow light”). Doublet of favori.