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preference

/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/noun3 syllables

Preference means: a strong liking.

Synonyms for preference6

noun, as in a strong liking

penchant, predilection, taste

noun, as in a predisposition in favor of something

predilection, orientation

noun, as in the right or chance to choose

druthers

also used for preference

forechoice

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What does preference mean?4

noun

1

a strong liking“my own preference is for good literature”

2

a predisposition in favor of something“a predilection for expensive cars”

3

the right or chance to choose“given my druthers, I'd eat cake”

4

grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with preference?2

three syllables

referencedeference
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Preference in a sentence

  • I don't know your preference, so please help yourself.CM
  • We had our priorities, they had their preferences, and we came to an impasse.Objectivesea
  • My color preferences are blue, red, and white in this order.DostKaplan
  • Have you got any preference between beef and lamb?shekitten
  • My decided preference is the fourth and the last of these alternatives.unknown
  • He should be given preference over the others.unknown
  • Do you have any preference between beef and lamb?unknown
  • Both words can be used according to the preference of the user.unknown

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Forms of preference

as a noun

plural
preferences