Preference

Pronunciation: /ˈprɛfərəns/

Preference (noun)

  1. A greater liking for one option over others.
  2. Giving someone or something more importance than others.
  3. A legal right to be treated better than others.

Examples

  • She has a preference for tea over coffee.
  • His preference is to work in the morning.

Common collocations: express a preference, personal preference, strong preference, give preference, receive preference

Synonyms of Preference

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Preference

  • When discussing lack of preference.
  • When discussing strong dislike.