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preferable

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈprefərəbəl/

preferable means: Better or more suitable than another choice.

adjective

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Better or more suitable than another choice.

  • An early appointment would be preferable.
  • Fresh vegetables are preferable to canned ones.
  • Is it preferable to travel by train?

How to use it: preferable to something (Walking is preferable to driving in this traffic.); it is preferable to do something (It is preferable to book your tickets early.)

Similar words: better, more desirable

Common phrases: preferable option, preferable to something, much preferable

Questions about preferable

What does preferable mean?

Better or more suitable than another choice.

What is preferable in other languages?

Türkçe: tercih edilir · Español: preferible · Français: préférable · Deutsch: vorzuziehen · Italiano: preferibile · 日本語: より望ましい

How do you pronounce preferable?

It is pronounced /ˈprefərəbəl/.

How do you use preferable in a sentence?

An early appointment would be preferable. Fresh vegetables are preferable to canned ones.

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