English / word
prefer
verb A2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to like or choose one thing more than another
to like better; to choose as more desirable
to like one thing better than another; To like one thing better than another; to choose as more desirable.
In context
01
I prefer tea to soft drinks.
02
Many students prefer online practice after class.
Synonyms
choose,favor,select
Antonyms
reject,dislike,avoid
Collocations
prefer over,strongly prefer,clearly prefer
Verb forms
Past: preferred · Past participle: preferred · -ing: preferring