English · Common Verbs
prefer
/prɪˈfɜː/
[/prɪˈfɜː/]
like better
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Definition
To like one thing or person more than another.
Example
I usually prefer tea to coffee, especially on a cold and rainy winter morning.
I usually prefer tea to coffee, especially on a cold and rainy winter morning.
Etymology
From Latin 'praeferre' (to carry before), from 'prae-' and 'ferre'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to express likes and choices, often followed by 'to'.