Preference Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈpɹɛfɝəns/

PREF-ruhns

UK

/pɹˈɛfɹəns/

PREF-ruhns

التعريف

A preference is a greater liking for one thing over another, or the act of choosing one thing that you like more than others.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Often paired with verbs like 'have', 'show', 'express', 'state', or 'indicate'. Use 'personal preference' for individual choices. Not always a strong feeling; can be mild.

• Spanish: preferencia
• Portuguese (BR): preferência
• Portuguese (PT): preferência
• Chinese (Simplified): 偏好 - 偏爱
• Chinese (Traditional): 偏好 - 偏愛
• Hindi: पसंद
• Arabic: تفضيل
• Bengali: পছন্দ
• Russian: предпочтение
• Japanese: 好み
• Vietnamese: sở thích
• Korean: 선호
• Turkish: tercih
• Urdu: ترجیح
• Indonesian: preferensi

جمل نموذجية

She has a preference for tea over coffee.

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Please indicate your preference on the form.

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Do you have any food preferences?

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When it comes to music, my preference changes all the time.

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I don't have a strong preference—I'm happy with whatever you pick.

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Companies try to understand customer preferences to improve their products.

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