preferably

CEFRB2

/ˈpɹɛf.ɹəˌbli/

adverb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    If possible or as the best choice.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    In preference; by choice; in a preferable manner.

Examples

  • Seek shelter in a fortified, windowless room, preferably underground.

  • We want an assistant, preferably someone with experience.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

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In context

  • He felt having a Micronesian navigator meant he needed a pureblooded Polynesian, preferably a Hawaiian, as captain.

  • The nondegerming system grinds corn, preferably white dent corn, into meal with little, if any, separation of germ.

Synonyms

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Origin

adverb

From preferable + -ly.