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Favourite

Verb / ˈfeɪvɜ:ɪt / Another word for favourite — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'favourite' means something that is preferred or liked more than others.

Synonyms & similar words

bestloved preferred pet deary ducky favored preferent darling frontrunner favorite dearie preferred beloved cherished darling dear desired esteemed favored loved popular preferred prized treasured wanted well-liked winning preferred favorite pet darling

Synonyms by register

Formal

preferred cherished prized esteemed

Informal

fave best top number one

Literary

dearest beloved chosen

Antonyms

least-liked disliked unpopular undesired unfavored rejected

Common collocations

  • favourite colour
  • favourite food
  • favourite song
  • favourite place
  • favourite author
  • favourite pastime
  • favourite subject

Word family

noun favourite
adjective favourite

Usage note

The spelling 'favorite' is the standard American English variant. 'Favourite' is standard in British English and other Commonwealth countries.

Example sentences

  1. My favourite food is pizza.
  2. Her favourite song is 'Let it Go'.
  3. He has a favourite toy that he always plays with.
  4. The teacher's favourite student always gets good grades.
  5. My favourite season is summer.

Quotes

  • 'The best things in life are the people we love, the places we've been, and the memories we've made along the way.' -Unknown
  • 'Favourite people, favourite places, favourite memories of the past. These are the joys of a lifetime, these are the things that last.' -Henry Van Dyke
  • 'You are my favourite notification.' -Unknown

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