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preferably

/ˈpɹɛf.ɹəˌbli/adverb4 syllables

Preferably means: more readily or willingly.

Synonyms for preferably6

adverb, as in more readily or willingly

sooner, rather

also used for preferably

better, liefer, liever, preferredly

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What does preferably mean?1

adverb

1

more readily or willingly“clean it well, preferably with warm water”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Preferably in a sentence

  • We want an assistant, preferably someone with experience.CK
  • Seek shelter in a fortified, windowless room, preferably underground.corvard
  • Antennas should be placed on the highest part of the building, preferably.LB
  • There should be one - and preferably only one - obvious way to do it.hecko2
  • Currently, I'm looking for a job in customer service, preferably retail.joan_LanguageProcess
  • Finally, make sure someone—preferably a native speaker—proofreads your essay before you print out the final version.Hybrid
  • Wash this towel preferably in hot water.Amastan
  • You should get here preferably by tram.sundown

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