preferably
/ˈprɛfrəbli
/adverb [sentence adverb]
Ideally; if possible: he would like a place of his own, preferably outside the town...
- Ideally you would practice it in the sun, preferably outside or in a sunny room.
- Ideally, lazy eye needs to be diagnosed and treated as early as possible, preferably before the age of six.
- The session should be as short and as intensive as possible, preferably two or three days.
Synonyms
ideally, if possible, for preference, by preference, from choice, by choice, as a matter of choice, much rather, rather;
much sooner, sooner