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preference

/ˈprɛfərəns/
pref · er · ence ˈprɛf · ər · əns
English Definition
n. a greater liking for one alternative over another
中文释义
偏爱,优先选择
Significado en Español
preferencia
한국어 뜻
선호, 기호
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự ưa thích, sở thích
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Example Sentence

She has a preference for tea over coffee.

相比咖啡她更喜欢茶。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “preference”:

  1. A dislike
  2. B liking
  3. C indifference
  4. D rejection
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B — liking. “preference” means n. a greater liking for one alternative over another

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She has a strong ______ for hot tea over coffee in the morning.

  1. A dislike
  2. B hatred
  3. C aversion
  4. D preference
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D — preference. “preference” means n. a greater liking for one alternative over another

Common questions about “preference”

What does “preference” mean?

preference — n. a greater liking for one alternative over another. In Chinese: 偏爱,优先选择.

How do you pronounce “preference”?

preference is pronounced /ˈprɛfərəns/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pref · er · ence.

How do you use “preference” in a sentence?

She has a preference for tea over coffee. (相比咖啡她更喜欢茶。)

What are synonyms for “preference”?

liking, inclination, choice — all close in meaning to preference (n. a greater liking for one alternative over another).

Is “preference” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. preference appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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