preference
gb/pɹˈɛfɚəns/ us/pɹˈɛfɚəns/
B1
Inglês
~ 2700
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
B1
entity
1
A stronger liking for one choice
When you like one thing more than another.
Padrão de uso:
a preference for [something] over [something else]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'preference' with 'priority'. 'Preference' is about liking something more, while 'priority' is about importance or urgency.
Sinônimos
liking (A general word for enjoying something, without necessarily comparing it to alternatives.)
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inclination (Slightly more formal; suggests a tendency or leaning toward something.)
Antônimos
dislike (The opposite feeling of not enjoying or favoring something.)
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aversion (A stronger and more formal word for a strong dislike.)
Colocações
personal preference
|express a preference
|show a preference
|have a preference
|strong preference
Temas
daily life
|emotions
|decision making
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
preference
AFI
GB/pɹˈɛfɚəns/
US/pɹˈɛfɚəns/
Sílabas e tonicidade
pref - er - ence (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (pref)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: preference
- Plural: preference, preferences
Família de palavras
Forms
preferences
noun
Core family
Advanced or less common
preferential
adjective
preferentially
adverb
Expressões
express a preference
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs ə pɹˈɛfɚəns/
fixed phrase
State what you like more
To say which thing you like more.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- He shows a preference for classical music in his playlists.
- The teacher should not show a preference for any student.