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prefers

Pronunciation: [prɪˈfɜrz]

Word

Learn how to use prefers in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “choice”

(verb) to like one thing more than another thing. When someone prefers something, it means they would rather have it than other options. It's like when you say you want pizza instead of a sandwich because you like pizza more.

Example

Sarah prefers chocolate ice cream over vanilla.

Example

Michael does not prefer watching movies; he enjoys reading books instead.

Example

What do you prefer, apples or oranges?

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to show a liking or favor towards a particular person or group. It can mean you like someone or something more than others, like when a teacher prefers one student's work because it stands out.

Example

The teacher prefers students who ask questions.

Example

She does not prefer any particular team; she enjoys all the sports equally.

Example

Which artist do you prefer when it comes to music: Taylor Swift or Ed Sheeran?

How to pronounce prefers

Pronunciation: [prɪˈfɜrz]

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