Collocations for "preferably"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "preferably" in context.
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preferably
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adv
- preferably [30] minutes [in advance, prior, early, before]
- preferably in [bold, blue, ink, pencil, English]
- preferably with [relevant, solid, five years'] experience
- preferably [cool, hot, warm, fresh, chilled]
- a [limited, small] number, preferably between [five and 10]
- preferably [indoors, outdoors, outside]
- we'll need at least [four], but preferably [more, five]
- wants to move, preferably [out of town, to the city, abroad]
- preferably one with [a view, an en-suite bathroom, twin beds]