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- pronunciation:
- pre
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rns
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pref
rns
- features:
- Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a person or thing that is liked better.
Dan has a preference for action movies.- similar words:
- choice, inclination, pick, pleasure, selection
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| definition 2: |
something good or helpful given to one over others.
She was given preference because she had waited longer.- synonyms:
- advantage, favor
- similar words:
- head start
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| definition 3: |
the act of preferring or the state of being preferred.
He played basketball in preference to anything else.- synonyms:
- inclination, liking
- similar words:
- fancy, like
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| related words: |
alternative, desire, favorite, inclination, interest, tendency, weakness, will, wish |
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