preferably
gb/pɹˈɛfɚəbli/ us/pɹˈɛfɚəbli/
B1
انگریزی
~ 6800
معانی
0 معانی
adverb
B1
property
1
ideally; more desirably
Used to say what you want most, or what is the best way, time, or thing in a situation.
استعمال کا انداز:
to do [something], preferably [in the more desired way/time]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse "preferably" (adverb) with "preferable" (adjective). Use "preferably" to modify a verb, clause, or whole sentence (e.g., "Call me, preferably before 6"), and "preferable" before a noun or after "be" (e.g., "An early call is preferable"). Another mistake is saying *"more preferably"; instead, use "even more preferably" or rephrase with "ideally".
ہم معنی الفاظ
ideally (Very close in meaning; slightly more common in everyday speech and a bit less formal than "preferably" in some contexts.)
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if possible (Less formal phrase; stresses that the preferred option may not be available.)
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rather (Often used in "would rather" constructions; more about personal choice than suitability or correctness.)
متضاد الفاظ
reluctantly (Expresses doing something you do not want to do, the opposite attitude of choosing what you prefer.)
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if necessary (Suggests you will do something only when you must, instead of because it is preferred.)
لفظی تراکیب
preferably with
|preferably before
|preferably in the morning
|preferably not
|or preferably
موضوعات
daily life
|communication
|preferences
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- Please arrive early, preferably ten minutes before the meeting starts.
- We’d like a room with a view, preferably on a higher floor.
- Use fresh tomatoes, preferably organic ones if you can find them.
- The position starts next month, preferably on the first Monday.
- You should submit the form online, or preferably through the official app.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- Come to the office in the morning, preferably before nine o’clock.
- We want a hotel near the beach, preferably with a pool.
- Cook this dish slowly, preferably on low heat.
- Send me the file today, preferably by email.
- He hopes to work from home, preferably three days a week.
گرامر
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preferably
IPA
GB/pɹˈɛfɚəbli/
US/pɹˈɛfɚəbli/
ہجا بندی اور زور
prefer - ably (2 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (prefer)
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Noun
- Base: preferably
- Plural: preferablies
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
preferablies
noun
Core family
Advanced or less common
preferential
adjective
preferentially
adverb
عبارات
اس اندراج سے ابھی تک کوئی عبارت منسلک نہیں کی گئی۔