PREFERABLY
preferably, sooner, rather
(adverb) more readily or willingly; “clean it well, preferably with warm water”; “I’d rather be in Philadelphia”; “I’d sooner die than give up”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
preferably (comparative more preferably, superlative most preferably)
In preference; by choice; in a preferable manner.
Synonyms
• liever
Source: Wiktionary
Pref"er*a*bly, adv.
Definition: In preference; by choice. To choose Plautus preferably to Terence. Dennis.
PREFERABLE
Pref"er*a*ble, a. Etym: [Cf. F. préférable.]
Definition: Worthy to be preferred or chosen before something else; more desirable; as, a preferable scheme. Addison.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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