The meaning of PREFERABLY is by choice or preference —used to indicate what is wanted or preferred. How to use preferably in a sentence.

Serve with ice-cream, preferably vanilla. Serve with a white wine, preferably chilled. I'd love to go there, preferably in the summer. I'd like to go out with him, preferably on my own. I'd like a flat there, …

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ˈPREFERABLY definition: ideally; by preference; if one had a choice See examples of ˈpreferably used in a sentence.

preferably (ˈprɛfərəblɪ; ˈprɛfrəblɪ) adv ideally; by preference; if one had a choice

As preferably is the adverb form of the word "prefer," we can find its roots in the Latin praeferre, which means "to set before." When you use preferably you're saying you'd set that choice before all others, …

Jul 13, 2025 · preferably (comparative more preferably, superlative most preferably) In preference; by choice; in a preferable manner. quotations

You use preferably to show that something is more desirable or suitable. Take exercise, preferably in the fresh air.