preferably

adverb
UK: /ˈprefərəbli/
US: /ˈprefərəbli/

  1. More suitably or to your liking; as a matter of preference.

    1. I'd preferably go home now, I'm tired.
    2. The report should preferably be no more than ten pages, to maintain clarity.

  2. In a way that is better or more desirable; in an ideal world; if possible.

    1. We'd preferably leave before dawn to avoid traffic.
    2. Applications should preferably be submitted online to expedite processing.

Synonyms

preferably sooner rather by choice ideally

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "preferably" in English means: More suitably or to your liking; as a matter of preference., In a way that is better or more desirable; in an ideal world; if possible..

The phonetic transcription of "preferably" is /ˈprefərəbli/ in British English and /ˈprefərəbli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "preferably": preferably, sooner, rather, by choice, ideally.

Example usage of "preferably": "I'd preferably go home now, I'm tired.". More examples on the page.