preferably

US /ˈpref.ər.ə.bli/

UK /ˈpref.ər.ə.bli/

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if possible; by choice or preference

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We need a quiet room, preferably with a window.

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Apply the cream twice a day, preferably after showering.

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ideally optimally by choice by preference rather

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prefer preference preferable in preference to preferred stock