Preferably

//ˈpɹɛfɹəˌbli// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In preference; by choice; in a preferable manner.

    "The nondegerming system grinds corn, preferably white dent corn, into meal with little, if any, separation of germ."

Adverb
  1. 1
    more readily or willingly wordnet

Synonyms

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beforebetterby choicefirstideallyliefer

Example

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"We want an assistant, preferably someone with experience."

Etymology

From preferable + -ly.

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