preference
Translation
preference, liking
Examples
What is your color preference?
What is your color preference?
He has a preference for sweet food.
He has a preference for sweet food.
She was given preference over other candidates.
She was given preference over other candidates.
Grammar Patterns
a ((preference)) for (sth.) a greater liking for one alternative over another He has a preference for sweet food.
in ((preference)) to (sth.) chosen instead of something else He chose the car in preference to the bike.
Similar Words
Synonyms: choice, liking, favorite, priority
Etymology
From the verb 'prefer' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ence', meaning 'the state of preferring'.
Memory Tips
It's the 'thing' you 'prefer'. The '-ence' suffix often makes a noun from a verb.