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单词 preferably
释义

preferably

adverb

pref·​er·​a·​bly ˈpre-f(ə-)rə-blē How to pronounce preferably (audio)
: by choice or preference
used to indicate what is wanted or preferred
The work should be done soon, preferably by the end of the week.Applicants should hold a college degree, preferably with teaching experience.Water thoroughly during the coolest time of day (preferably early morning), then allow soil to dry completely … before watering again. Michael MacCaskeyMound flour on a work surface (preferably wooden) and make a large well in center with your fingertips. Lynne Rossetto Kasper

Synonyms

  • fain
  • first
  • rather
  • readily
  • soon
  • willingly
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Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined above

preferably

adverb

as in rather
by choice or preference I like football, but preferably watching from the stands rather than being down on the field

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • rather
  • willingly
  • readily
  • either
  • alternatively
  • first
  • soon
  • instead
  • alternately
  • optionally
  • fain
  • desirably
  • voluntarily
  • electively
  • gladly
  • wishfully
  • obligingly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • reluctantly
  • involuntarily
  • unwillingly
  • forcibly
  • willy-nilly
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