favorites
word · lemma: favorite
/ˈfeɪvɝɪts/
FAY-vuh-rits
/fˈeɪvəɹɪts/
FAY-vuh-rits
Definition
Things, people, or options that you like more than others. On websites or apps, 'favorites' are items you save for easy access later.
Usage & Nuances
'Favorites' is usually plural when talking about more than one thing. Common in digital contexts: 'add to favorites.' In US English, 'favorites'; in British English, 'favourites.' Can refer to people, foods, places, or app/bookmark features.
Spanish: favoritos - preferidosPortuguese (BR): favoritos - preferidosPortuguese (PT): favoritos - preferidosChinese (Simplified): 收藏夹 - 最喜欢的Chinese (Traditional): 收藏夾 - 最喜歡的Hindi: पसंदीदा चीजेंArabic: المفضلاتBengali: প্রিয়গুলো - ফেভারিট (ডিজিটাল প্রসঙ্গে)Russian: избранное - любимоеJapanese: お気に入りVietnamese: mục yêu thíchKorean: 즐겨찾기 - 좋아하는 것들Turkish: favorilerUrdu: پسندیدہ چیزیںIndonesian: favorit - kesukaan
Example Sentences
Pizza and ice cream are two of my favorites.
basic
I saved this website in my favorites.
basic
She often listens to her favorites on the radio.
basic
Let me check my favorites for that recipe.
natural
Did you add that song to your favorites yet?
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My travel favorites include Japan and Italy—can't wait to go back!
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