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Meanings of
preferably
in English
Portuguese
preferivelmente
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More readily or willingly.
rather
sooner
Portuguese
preferivelmente
Usage of
preferably
in English
1
Native English speaking and
preferably
a second language to teach my children.
2
Wolves' top priority is a high-class centre-back, young and
preferably
left footed.
3
A fishmonger sells the freshest fish possible,
preferably
caught earlier that day.
4
Send it out at least two weeks before the event,
preferably
longer.
5
This plant grows
preferably
in cool and moist woods or in bogs.
6
Think about getting yourself a water bottle,
preferably
stainless steel or glass.
7
These wines need to be opened,
preferably
decanted and allowed to breathe.
8
The bichromate solution is
preferably
to be placed in a glass-stoppered burette.
9
When the shutter is open, you'd
preferably
want to eliminate any movement.
10
Park in well-lit areas,
preferably
with parking booms or guards on duty.
11
Take a friend,
preferably
someone who is a down to earth type.
12
Attempting induction early,
preferably
before starting antibiotics, may increase its diagnostic yield.
13
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large,
preferably
nonstick, skillet.
14
The country now needs to be rebuilt,
preferably
from the bottom up.
15
She had to find a weapon,
preferably
one that required minimal skill.
16
It's also looking for an unmanned ambulance -one that flies,
preferably
.
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preferably
Adverb
Frequent collocations
preferably more
preferably whole
preferably nonstick
preferably alive
preferably close
More collocations
Translations for
preferably
Portuguese
preferivelmente
preferencialmente
de preferência
Preferably
through the time
Preferably
across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Less common