इंग्रजी

preference

gb/pɹˈɛfɚəns/ us/pɹˈɛfɚəns/
B1 इंग्रजी
~ 2700
अर्थ
० अर्थ
नाम B1 entity
1

A stronger liking for one choice

When you like one thing more than another.

वापर नमुना: a preference for [something] over [something else]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'preference' with 'priority'. 'Preference' is about liking something more, while 'priority' is about importance or urgency.
समानार्थी शब्द
liking (A general word for enjoying something, without necessarily comparing it to alternatives.) | inclination (Slightly more formal; suggests a tendency or leaning toward something.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
dislike (The opposite feeling of not enjoying or favoring something.) | aversion (A stronger and more formal word for a strong dislike.)
सहप्रयोग
personal preference |express a preference |show a preference |have a preference |strong preference
विषय
daily life |emotions |decision making |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • She has a clear preference for tea over coffee.
  • The job requires someone with no preference for working alone or in a team.
  • My preference is to start the meeting early in the morning.
  • He expressed a preference for staying at home rather than going out.
  • Different cultures have different food preferences.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I have a preference for red shirts.
  • She shows a preference for sweet food.
  • We have no preference about where to eat.
  • He has a strong preference for quiet places.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
preference
IPA
GB/pɹˈɛfɚəns/
US/pɹˈɛfɚəns/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
pref - er - ence (३ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (pref)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: preference
  • Plural: preference, preferences
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
preferences noun
Core family
prefer verb A2 preferable adjective B2 preferably adverb B1
Advanced or less common
preferential adjective preferentially adverb
वाक्प्रचार

express a preference

1
/ɪkspɹˈɛs ə pɹˈɛfɚəns/
fixed phrase

State what you like more

To say which thing you like more.

उदाहरणे
  • Please express your preference before we make a decision.
  • She expressed a preference for working from home.

personal preference

1
/pˈɚsənəl pɹˈɛfɚəns/
fixed phrase

Someone's own choice or taste

What one person likes more than other things.

उदाहरणे
  • Whether you choose blue or green is just a matter of personal preference.
  • The menu offers many options to suit personal preferences.

show a preference

1
/ʃˈoʊ ə pɹˈɛfɚəns/
fixed phrase

Act in a way that shows liking

To act in a way that makes it clear you like something more.

उदाहरणे
  • He shows a preference for classical music in his playlists.
  • The teacher should not show a preference for any student.

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