preferred

/prɪˈfɜːd/ (bre, ipa) · /prɪˈfɝːd/ (ame, ipa) · /pri-ˈfərd/ (ame, mw)

preferred — adjective

  • preferredpositive
  • more preferredcomparative
  • most preferredsuperlative

1. liked or chosen ahead of other possible people or things

1.形容詞B2
釋義

liked or chosen ahead of other possible people or things

例句

Blue pens are the preferred choice for the front desk.

pattern: preferred choice

For long trips, Mia's preferred seat is by the window.

同義詞
  • favorite

    more personal and emotional, especially for people, foods, or activities

  • chosen

    focuses on selection, not always on being liked best

  • favored

    often suggests support from a group or public opinion

  • first-choice

    emphasizes ranking as the top option

反義詞
  • unwanted

    describes something people do not want

  • rejected

    shows that a choice was actively not accepted

  • second-best

    suggests an option used when the top one is unavailable

文法句型

preferred + noun

preferred by + person or group

用法筆記

Often used for choices, methods, seats, or options. Distinguish from adjective/2, which is about special treatment or benefits rather than simply being liked best.

常見錯誤

❌This is my more preferred option.
✅This is my preferred option.' / 'I prefer this option.
💡'preferred' already shows comparison, so 'more' is unnecessary here.

2. given extra advantages because it has a higher rank or standing

2.形容詞C1
釋義

given extra advantages because it has a higher rank or standing

例句

Preferred customers can use the airport lounge without paying extra.

collocation: preferred customers

The theater saved two rows of preferred seating near the stage.

collocation: preferred seating

同義詞
  • priority

    stresses going first or being handled before others

  • privileged

    emphasizes having special rights or advantages

  • favored

    can suggest unfairly better treatment

  • premium

    often used for higher-level services or paid plans

反義詞
  • standard

    describes the normal level without extra benefits

  • regular

    the ordinary type offered to most people

  • basic

    focuses on the lowest service level

文法句型

preferred + customer

preferred + seating

preferred + supplier

用法筆記

Common in travel, sales, and service language. Distinguish from adjective/1: here the noun receives privileges or priority, not just someone's personal choice.