CEFR B2

preferable

adjective

Meaning

More desirable or suitable than another option.

Examples

A quiet evening at home is preferable to a noisy party.
For many students, online learning has proven to be preferable to traditional classroom instruction.

Synonyms: better, favorable, desirable, superior

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preferable (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /prɪˈfɜːrəbl/

Definition

More desirable or suitable than another option.

Examples

A quiet evening at home is preferable to a noisy party.
For many students, online learning has proven to be preferable to traditional classroom instruction.
Given the choice, I find that a warm climate is preferable to a cold one.

How to Use preferable

preferable to (prepositional phrase): More desirable or suitable than something else. — "For a long journey, a direct flight is preferable to one with a layover."

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