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What does prefer mean?

"Prefer" means to like something better than something else. It implies a choice between options, and a leaning towards one over the other.

Here are some ways to use the word "prefer":

* I prefer tea to coffee. (I like tea more than coffee.)

* She prefers to walk than to drive. (She chooses walking over driving.)

* Do you prefer the red dress or the blue dress? (Which dress do you like more?)

Synonyms for "prefer":

* like better

* choose

* favor

* select

* opt for

* want

Example sentences:

* I prefer to eat breakfast at home.

* He prefers to read fiction rather than non-fiction.

* She prefers to work independently.

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