Preferably — Pref er*a*bly, adv. In preference; by choice. [1913 Webster] To choose Plautus preferably to Terence. Dennis. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
preferably — ► ADVERB ▪ ideally; if possible … English terms dictionary
preferably — 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 … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
preferably */ — 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 … English dictionary
preferably — 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 … Dictionary of contemporary English
preferably — adverb we d like a table by the window, preferably nonsmoking Syn: ideally, if possible, for preference, from choice … Thesaurus of popular words
preferably — [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] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
preferably — 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 … Useful english dictionary
preferably — adverb see preferable … New Collegiate Dictionary
preferably — See preferability. * * * … Universalium
preferably — adverb In preference; by choice; in a preferable manner … Wiktionary
