Synonyms for

Preferable

Verb / ˈprefɜ:ʌbʌl / / ˈprefrʌbʌl / Another word for preferable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

More desirable or suitable.

Synonyms & similar words

preferred better superior

Synonyms by register

Formal

desirable advantageous preferable

Informal

better best good

Literary

favored chosen

Antonyms

undesirable unwelcome unacceptable disadvantageous inferior lesser

Common collocations

  • much preferable
  • highly preferable
  • preferable to
  • preferable option
  • preferable choice
  • preferable course
  • preferable outcome

Word family

adverb preferably

Usage note

Often used with 'to' to indicate what is being preferred. For example, 'Tea is preferable to coffee.'

Example sentences

  1. I prefer the blue shirt over the red one, but the green one is even more preferable.
  2. Eating a healthy breakfast is always preferable to skipping it.
  3. I find it preferable to work in a quiet environment.
  4. It is preferable to take the stairs instead of the elevator for exercise.
  5. I believe it's preferable to arrive early for an appointment than to be late.

Quotes

  • The heart has its reasons, which reason knows nothing of... We know the truth not only by the reason, but by the heart. - Blaise Pascal
  • It is not that I'm so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer. - Albert Einstein
  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi

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