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preferably, adv.|ˈprɛfərəblɪ|
[-ly2.]
1. In a preferable manner; in preference to others; by preference; rather.
1729Butler Serm., Love of Neighbour 508 Obligations, which require that we do good to some preferably to others. 1803M. Charlton Wife & Mistress I. 67 That I may be preferably allowed to retain the guardianship of her person. 1896Jrnl. R. Horticultural Soc. Nov. 202 All fruit should be carefully placed in the basket (which is preferably lined or padded).
†2. In the way of preference; preferentially. Obs.
1782F. Burney Cecilia vi. ix, Even Mrs. Delvile evidently desired her absence; since..she preferably addressed herself to any one else who was present. 1818Colebrooke Import Colonial Corn x. 179 A generous policy, which has preferably consulted the advantage of the dependent country. |
