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Preferably Definition & Meaning

preferably
adverb
  1. more readily or willingly; "clean it well, preferably with warm water"; "I'd rather be in Philadelphia"; "I'd sooner die than give up"

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Frequently asked questions

What does preferably mean?
more readily or willingly; "clean it well, preferably with warm water"; "I'd rather be in Philadelphia"; "I'd sooner die than give up"
What part of speech is preferably?
Preferably is an adverb.

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