Preferably
1Preferably — Pref er*a*bly, adv. In preference; by choice. [1913 Webster] To choose Plautus preferably to Terence. Dennis. [1913 Webster] …
2preferably — ► ADVERB ▪ ideally; if possible …
3preferably — pref|er|a|bly [ pref(ə)rəbli ] adverb * used for saying what someone would like or prefer: She wants to retire, preferably before she s fifty. When we move I d like to get a pet, preferably a dog …
4preferably */ — UK [ˈpref(ə)rəblɪ] / US adverb used for saying what someone would like or prefer She wants to retire, preferably before she s fifty. When we move I d like to get a pet, preferably a dog …
5preferably — pref|e|ra|bly [ˈprefərəbli] adv used in order to show which person, thing, place, or idea you think would be the best choice ▪ Students must take two years of a foreign language, preferably Spanish …
6preferably — adverb we d like a table by the window, preferably nonsmoking Syn: ideally, if possible, for preference, from choice …
7preferably — [ˈpref(ə)rəbli] adv used for saying what would be best in a particular situation even if it is not possible The successful candidate should have a degree, preferably in a foreign language.[/ex] …
8preferably — adverb more readily or willingly (Freq. 4) clean it well, preferably with warm water I d rather be in Philadelphia I d sooner die than give up • Syn: ↑sooner, ↑rather …
9preferably — adverb see preferable …
10preferably — See preferability. * * * …
