preferable
gb/pɹˈɛfɚəbəl/ us/pɹˈɛfɚəbəl/
B2
انگریزی
~ 9600
معانی
0 معانی
adjective
formal
B2
property
1
more desirable or suitable
Better than something else, especially when you must choose between two or more things.
استعمال کا انداز:
[something] is preferable to [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners often say *"preferable than"* instead of the correct phrase *"preferable to"* (e.g., "This method is preferable to the other one"). Another common mistake is confusing "preferable" with the verb "prefer" or the adjective "preferred": "preferable" compares options in general ("A is preferable to B"), while "preferred" usually shows someone's choice or habit ("My preferred method is A").
ہم معنی الفاظ
better (More common and less formal; can sound more direct and simple than "preferable".)
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more desirable (Highlights being wanted or liked more, without the slightly formal tone of "preferable".)
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more suitable (Focuses on being more appropriate for a specific purpose or situation.)
متضاد الفاظ
worse (Direct opposite, meaning less good or less desirable than something else.)
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less suitable (Opposite in terms of fitness or appropriateness for a purpose.)
لفظی تراکیب
preferable to
|preferable alternative
|preferable option
|generally preferable
|far preferable
موضوعات
opinions
|decision-making
|work
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
مثالیں
- For long journeys, the train is preferable to driving.
- A direct answer would be preferable to vague promises.
- In this climate, light clothing is preferable to heavy coats.
- If you can, it is preferable to apply online rather than in person.
- From a safety point of view, smaller group sizes are preferable.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- This plan is preferable to the old one.
- For me, studying in the morning is preferable to studying at night.
- It is preferable to book your tickets early.
- Walking is preferable to taking the bus for short trips.
گرامر
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preferable
IPA
GB/pɹˈɛfɚəbəl/
US/pɹˈɛfɚəbəl/
ہجا بندی اور زور
prefer - able (2 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (prefer)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Adjective
- Base: preferable
متعلقہ الفاظ
Core family
Advanced or less common
preferential
adjective
preferentially
adverb
عبارات
be preferable to
1/bˈi pɹˈɛfɚəbəl tə/
fixed phrase
formal
be more desirable than
To be better or more suitable than something else when you compare them.
مثالیں
- For most students, taking the exam in the morning is preferable to taking it in the late afternoon.
- Using email is preferable to calling when you need a written record.
- Many people feel that working from home is preferable to commuting every day.
it is preferable to
1/ˈɪt ˈɪz pɹˈɛfɚəbəl tə/
fixed phrase
formal
it is better to do [something]
Used to say that one action is better or more suitable than another action.
مثالیں
- In this situation, it is preferable to wait for official instructions before acting.
- When you are unsure, it is preferable to ask for help rather than guess.
- In formal writing, it is preferable to avoid slang words.