prefer
gb/pɹɪfˈɚ/ us/pɹɪfˈɚ/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1500
jobban szeret, előnyben részesít
வினைச்சொல்
A2
1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to prefer [something] to [something else]
I prefer coffee to tea in the morning.
Reggel jobban szeretem a kávét, mint a teát.
Most children prefer playing outside to watching TV.
A legtöbb gyerek jobban szeret kint játszani, mint tévét nézni.
She prefers to work alone rather than in a team.
They prefer this brand because it lasts longer.
I would prefer to stay home tonight.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
I prefer pizza to pasta.
Jobban szeretem a pizzát, mint a tésztát.
She prefers to read books.
Jobban szeret könyveket olvasni.
We prefer summer to winter.
He prefers walking to driving.
They prefer cats to dogs.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'prefer' with 'rather' or 'would rather'. 'Prefer' is followed by a noun, pronoun, or verb in the -ing form, not an infinitive without 'to'.
பொருள்
Like one choice more
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
prefer to do
|prefer something over
|would prefer
|personally prefer
|prefer coffee to tea
இணைச்சொற்கள்
favor (Slightly more formal; often used in professional or political contexts.)
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like better (More informal and conversational in tone.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
dislike (General opposite; means to not like something.)
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reject (Focuses on actively choosing against an option rather than just liking it less.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|emotions
|decision-making
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
To like one thing more than another, or to want one thing instead of another.
To choose or want one thing or person more than another because it is more desirable or suitable.
வினைச்சொல்
B2
FORMAL
2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to prefer [someone/something] over [others]
The policy prefers local suppliers over foreign ones.
A szabályzat előnyben részesíti a helyi beszállítókat a külföldiekkel szemben.
The company prefers experienced candidates for this role.
A vállalat előnyben részesíti a tapasztalt jelölteket erre a pozícióra.
Some schools prefer students with strong community service records.
In this court, local cases are preferred over international disputes.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
The teacher prefers hard-working students.
A tanár előnyben részesíti a szorgalmas diákokat.
This shop prefers cash payments.
Ez az üzlet előnyben részesíti a készpénzes fizetést.
The boss prefers workers with experience.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may overuse this meaning in casual conversation, where the neutral 'like better' sense is intended.
பொருள்
Give priority to
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
prefer charges
|prefer a claim
|prefer a candidate
|prefer one group over another
இணைச்சொற்கள்
prioritize (Focuses on arranging tasks or people in order of importance.)
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favor (Often used when showing preference in decisions or treatment.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
overlook (To fail to notice or give importance.)
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neglect (To fail to give needed care or attention.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
business
|law
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
To give someone or something more importance than others.
To treat someone or something as more important or deserving than others, often in an official or formal context.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
prefer
IPA
GB/pɹɪfˈɚ/
US/pɹɪfˈɚ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
prefer (1 அசை)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Verb
- Base: prefer
- 3rd Person Singular: prefers
- Present Participle: preferring
- Past: preferred
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
prefers
verb
preferring
verb
preferred
verb
Core family
Advanced or less common
preferential
adjective
preferentially
adverb
முக்கிய குறிப்புகள்
- Irregular present participle: preferring Verb
- Irregular past: preferred Verb
சொற்றொடர்கள்
prefer not to
1/pɹɪfˈɚ nˈɑt tə/
fixed phrase
Choose not to do something
To politely say you do not want to do something.
உதாரணங்கள்
- I prefer not to talk about politics.
- He prefers not to drive at night.
would prefer (to)
1/wˈʊd pɹɪfˈɚ tə/
fixed phrase
Polite choice expression
A polite way to say what you want more in a particular situation.
உதாரணங்கள்
- I would prefer to sit by the window, please.
- She would prefer staying home tonight.