preferring

Meanings

• verb

  expressing a preference for one thing over another

  - "I prefer pizza over burgers."
  - "She prefers tea to coffee."

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Antonyms

disprefer

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Synonyms

forechoose

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with preferring
ferrying , merry-making , erry , carrying

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Variants

List of all variants of preferring that leads to same result
prefer , preferred , preferrer , preferrers , preferring , prefers

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

preferred, preferring, preferreds, preferredly

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'choosing before', from Latin 'praeferre' (to place before)

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Trivia

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1. The word 'preferring' is pronounced the same as 'ferrying', but they have different meanings. 'Ferry' means to transport something or someone across water, while 'preferring' means expressing a preference.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. choice: The act of preferring is closely related to making a choice between two or more options.

2. taste: Preferring often relates to personal taste, such as food, music, or art.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Preferring is a common concept in literature, particularly in character development and storytelling. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the characters' preferences shape their relationships and actions.

How to Memorize "preferring"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where you have to choose between two things, such as two desserts or two movies. Remember which one you prefer.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'preferring' with the idea of making a choice. Remember, 'preferring' means 'choosing before'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: P-Preference, E-Expressing, P-Preference.

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