Preferably
/ˈpɹɛfɹəˌbli/ adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 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 more readily or willingly wordnet
Antonyms
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More examples"We want an assistant, preferably someone with experience."
Etymology
From preferable + -ly.