Preferable Meaning in English
word
ˈpɹɛfɝəbəɫ/, /ˈpɹɛfɹəbəɫ
PREH-fer-uh-buhl
pɹɪfˈɜːɹəbəl
prih-FUR-uh-buhl
Definition
More desirable or better to choose than something else; used to show that one option is better than another.
Usage & Nuances
'Preferable' is formal and often used with 'to' (e.g., "A is preferable to B"). Not used for personal, emotional preferences (use 'I prefer...'). Avoid saying 'more preferable'—'preferable' alone already means 'more preferred'.
Spanish: preferiblePortuguese (BR): preferívelPortuguese (PT): preferívelChinese (Simplified): 更可取的 - 更好Chinese (Traditional): 更可取的 - 更好Hindi: अधिक पसंदीदा - श्रेष्ठArabic: مفضل - أكثر تفضيلاًBengali: বাঞ্ছনীয় - শ্রেয়Russian: предпочтительныйJapanese: 望ましいVietnamese: được ưa chuộng hơn - thích hợp hơnKorean: 더 나은 - 바람직한Turkish: tercih edilen - daha uygunUrdu: زیادہ بہتر - زیادہ پسندیدہIndonesian: lebih disukai - lebih baik
Example Sentences
If possible, early arrival is preferable.
basic
Walking is preferable to driving when it’s sunny.
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This method is preferable because it’s safer.
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Vegetarian options are usually preferable for people with food allergies.
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A flexible schedule is much preferable to strict hours for most workers.
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It’s preferable not to make promises you can’t keep.
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