preference
Meaning
A preference is a greater liking for one alternative over another, often influencing decision-making and choices.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "preference" with "preference for," which specifies the alternative being favored.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
walked
into
the
small
caf
é
and
looked
for
a
quiet
table
by
the
window
.
My
preference
was
the
seat
with
the
most
sunlight
,
but
my
friend
preferred
a
table
near
the
door
where
it
was
easier
to
watch
people
.
We
spent
a
few
minutes
deciding
,
then
chose
the
window
seat
because
we
wanted
to
read
and
talk
comfortably
.
After
we
ordered
coffee
from
the
friendly
barista
,
we
opened
our
books
and
enjoyed
the
calm
morning
together
.
Common Phrases
personal preference
preference for
show a preference
Synonyms
Related Words
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