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Synonyms of preferably

5 similar words

Another word for preferably is rather. Other synonyms of preferably are preferredly.

Synonyms and similar words for preferably

adverbIn preference; by choice; in a preferable manner.

  • better
  • lieferPreferentially, rather.
  • liever
  • preferredlyPreferably.
  • ratherUsed to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than).

Meaning of preferably

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

Full definition of preferably

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Questions about synonyms of preferably

What is another word for preferably?
Preferably has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as rather and preferredly.
What does preferably mean?
Preferably means in preference; by choice; in a preferable manner.

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